There is a growing interest to split Illinois and create a 51st state. What's behind the push?
There is a growing interest to split Illinois and create a 51st state. What's behind the push?
More counties will have a ballot referendum on the issue this fall. But despite what many see as a way to break away from political control based in Chicago, the chances of success at secession are extremely slim. Connor O'Neill reports.
Also:
* Will Bauer tells us about new rules regulating the herbicide dicamba.
* This Week in Illinois History remembers a meteor shower.
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