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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Politicians look to separate Chicago from Illinois to create 51st state

The so-called "Second City" may eventually become the next state, after frustration regarding Chicago's influence over politics in Illinois.

A group of state Republican lawmakers recently signed on to legislation proposing the nation's third-largest city become the 51st state.

"It's more of a frustration of the policies than the true belief that Chicago and Illinois would be better off as separate states," Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer told the State Journal-Register. "I don't believe that Chicago and the state of Illinois should be separated. Our relationship is mutually beneficial."

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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Easter shore of Maryland needs to leave Middle of Maryland and join DE. Get it on the ballot.

Anonymous said...

Add Eastern Shore of Virginia and leave out New Castle County and I am onboard!

OATH KEEPERS said...

It's way over due to seperate from the Western Shore

I agree....contact Andy Harris
@ 202-224-3121

ask to have this placed on the Ballot

time to GTF out of Maryland

Anonymous said...

NO NO HELL NO, that would mean a few more radical representatives and 2 more radical Senators.

Anonymous said...

We will not reward stupidity for the sake of stupidity (Chicago). Oh hell no. Build a wall around Chi-town and eventually call in Snake Plissken to save the day! Escape from Chicago!