Term limit, political map lawsuit unfolds in court

CHICAGO (AP) — A Cook County judge said Wednesday that she will decide next week whether two measures, one calling for limits on the terms of lawmakers and a second that would strip politicians of the power to draw Illinois election district boundaries, can appear on the November ballot.

Attorneys on both sides of a lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the measures debated in a crowded courtroom during proceedings that could dramatically shape what voters will see on their election ballot. November could bring up to seven voter initiatives — four changing the state Constitution and three opinion-style questions — along with one of the most competitive and expensive governor’s races nationwide.