Illinois House Joint Resolution 16: NEW ILLINOIS-51ST STATE

Illinois · 104th session

What it does

Urges the United States Congress to take action to declare the 101 counties of downstate Illinois, along with outlying areas of Cook County wishing to be included, the 51st state of the United States of America and separate it from the rest of Illinois.

Latest action

Referred to Rules Committee (2025-02-25)

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