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.

An Illinois task force that lent a helping hand following the devastating flooding in central Texas is now back home.

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.

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.

More than a dozen Texas Democrats traveled in two separate delegations to California and Illinois in search of support.

Texas lawmakers traveled to California and Illinois meet with Govs. Gavin Newsom and J.B. Pritzker, who are weighing redistricting to counter Texas.