The United States may have a 51st state populated mainly by white conservatives - "New Illinois", writes the "Independent". In November, residents of 11 Illinois counties will vote whether to secede from Cook County, where Chicago is located. The promoters want to weaken the political influence of the state's largest city, where Democrats have traditionally held a strong position. In the past, 33 districts supported similar initiatives. If another 11 join, the number of districts in favor of considering separation will reach 44. At the same time, it is noted in the publication that the results of the vote will not lead to the automatic creation of a new state. This would require approval from Illinois authorities and the US Congress.

The United States may have a 51st state populated mainly by white conservatives - "New Illinois", writes the "Independent". In November, residents of 11 Illinois counties will vote whether to secede from Cook County, where Chicago is located. The promoters want to weaken the political influence of the state's largest city, where Democrats have traditionally held a strong position. In the past, 33 districts supported similar initiatives. If another 11 join, the number of districts in favor of considering separation will reach 44. At the same time, it is noted in the publication that the results of the vote will not lead to the automatic creation of a new state. This would require approval from Illinois authorities and the US Congress.