After accepting, reviewing and interviewing applications from a pool of 430 Chicagoans in an extensive process, the independent selection committee for the Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission has named thirteen Chicagoans to oversee the redrawing of a map of Chicago’s 50 wards. The commission reflects the geographic, racial and ethnic diversity that makes Chicago a world-class city. The Chicago Advisory Redistricting Commission now will undergo extensive public training and lead an effort to meet with and hear from Chicagoans across the city this summer so that members can develop a map fueled on input from diverse Chicagoans.  Over the coming months, the commission will host a series of open, live-streamed hearings to gather input from residents to shape Chicago’s future. Participants are encouraged to submit their ward proposals to chicagoswards.org. Free mapping resources are available for the public to use, including Representable.org, districtbuilder.org, DistrictR.org, and davesredistrictingapp.com.  After a series of training sessions over the next two weeks, the commission will kick off its hearings during its first virtual gathering at 7 p.m. June 22, 2021. A second hearing will be held at 2:30 p.m. June 26, 2021 at Chinese Christian Union Church’s Impact Center, 2301 S. Wentworth Ave., in Chicago’s Chinatown neighborhood. That hearing will have both in-person and remote participation options available for residents.