Illinois's 1st congressional district

Illinois' first congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Illinois. Based in Cook County, the district includes much of the South Side of Chicago, and continues southwest to Joliet. Since redistricting by the state legislature after the 2010 census, since January 3, 2013 it is a majority-minority district, now with 51.3% African American, 40.6% white, and 9.8% Hispanic population. The district is represented by Democrat Bobby Rush, who was re-elected in 2014, and has been elected continuously in the 1st district since 1992.

Illinois's 1st congressional district

Illinois' first congressional district is a congressional district in the U.S. state of Illinois. Based in Cook County, the district includes much of the South Side of Chicago, and continues southwest to Joliet. Since redistricting by the state legislature after the 2010 census, since January 3, 2013 it is a majority-minority district, now with 51.3% African American, 40.6% white, and 9.8% Hispanic population. The district is represented by Democrat Bobby Rush, who was re-elected in 2014, and has been elected continuously in the 1st district since 1992.