CHICAGO (WLS) -- A pair of high-ranking officials from the Obama administration are putting aside political differences to launch a new push for fair maps in Illinois' state legislative districts.

The goal is to take partisanship out of the process and give voters a better voice in elections.

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Former Commerce Secretary Bill Daley is teaming up with Ray LaHood, the former Republican congressman who served as Transportation secretary.

Their goal is to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot next year to establish an independent commission to draw state legislative maps.

"Give the elections back to the citizens of Illinois, who deserve it," LaHood said. "They do not deserve these outrageous maps that have been drawn by politici

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