Illinois movement seeks to create 51st state by separating from Chicago

A movement in Illinois aims to create a 51st U.S. state, with a third of the state's counties passing resolutions to separate from Chicago due to perceived disproportionate power wielded by the city.

15 Jun, 21:21 — 15 Jun, 21:21

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'Sometimes splitting is a good thing': An Illinois movement aims to be the 51st state

A third of Illinois counties have passed resolutions seeking to separate from the city of Chicago. People in these rural counties resent what they see as disproportionate power wielded by Chicago.

By Connor O'Neill

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'Sometimes splitting is a good thing': An Illinois movement aims to be the 51st state

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