The Republicans of Illinois, are dissatisfied with the effect controlled by the Democrats at Chicago state, I propose to create for the windy City a separate administrative-territorial unit.
In the past month, the sponsor of the bill Sit Davidsmeyer said that Chicago should be aware of exactly how his policy affects Illinois. Now the resolution of the eight Republican co-sponsors and growing support from conservative activists.
«Our traditional family values seem under attack from all sides, — said the member of house of representatives brad Halbrook. We’re trying to create discussion, to convey to people that this is not our values.»
The Republicans of Illinois want to separate Chicago from the state of
The bill says that «most people in Illinois disagree with the residents of the city of Chicago on such key issues as gun ownership, abortion, immigration and other political issues.»
Some Republicans sponsoring the bill, said that it is rather an expression of frustration, not a deep-seated desire to banish the city from the state.
«Wherever I go, people say that we just need to get rid of Chicago, says Halbrook. — This will solve all our problems. My constituency is very serious about this. I’m trying to save the state.»
Although these efforts are still only in its infancy, in U.S. history there were similar cases. For example, in the 1800 years of the Maine split from Massachusetts, and West Virginia from Virginia.
