There was a long-awaited homecoming and warm welcome for Illinois rescue teams who spent two weeks away from their families to help with recovery after devastating flooding in Texas.

A delegation of Texas House Democrats met with Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday to discuss concerns about proposed redistricting changes in Texas and seek support from other states in opposing the effort.

On the first day of the special legislative session, a group of state representatives and community leaders rallied at the Texas State Capitol to push for legislation they believe could save lives during severe weather.

A group of Texas Democrats traveled to California and Illinois for meetings with governors who have criticized Republicans’ plans to redraw the Texas congressional map.

Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks during a news conference about redistricting at the Governor’s Mansion in downtown Sacramento on Friday, July 25, 2025, after meeting with Texas lawmakers about Republican plans to redraw districts in that state. DANIEL HEUER [email protected]

Illinois sent an Urban Search and Rescue team to Texas to assist with operations related to the state's deadly flooding. Find out more.

The Texas House Democrats announced they are leaving the state to meet with leaders in California and Illinois to see what those states are doing in response to President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.

Illinois Republicans mock Pritzker’s approval of 2021 Democrat-leaning maps. Pritzker calls Texas GOP’s remap effort ‘cheating,’ doesn’t rule out Illinois response.