CHICAGO (WGN) — One of the top congressional Democrats was in Chicago on Monday to push for redrawing the Illinois congressional maps.

U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Illinois must view the effort as an urgent priority.

"This is a very challenging time for our country," said Jeffries, who met with some Black Illinois legislators.

The call-to-action aims to help the Democrats gain an additional seat in Congress, a response they say is similar to efforts by Republicans across the country. If Illinois lawmakers take action, it likely has to be this week, while state lawmakers are in Springfield for the fall veto session. Voting on redrawn maps could be added to the agenda.

"[President] Donald Trump and Republicans have decided that they‘re going to try to gerrymander congr

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