Debate sparks again on making Chicago its own state
SPRINGFIELD (Heartland Newsfeed) — There has been ongoing discussion in the past eight years in regards to distancing downstate Illinois from the city of Chicago and debate that took place on the floor of the Illinois House was no different.
Phillips says it is past due time to separate the city that already causes much division in the state.
“The City of Chicago and the downstate approach issues from completely different perspectives and have very little in common,” Phillips said.
Phillips additionally notes that this fact has been seen fairly often, especially on the House floor, citing that Chicago is often exempted problem legislation under consideration and considers the matter quite frustrating as a downstate politician.
“The City of Chicago often comes to the state seeking more and more funding,” Phillips said. “I think it’s time we thought very seriously about making [the City of] Chicago its own state.”
Phillips noted that if Chicago can be excluded from legislation, it can be excluded from the state, in similar fashion to recent discussions and referendums in California to break up the Golden State.
“Why can’t we have these discussions here?” Phillips asked.
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Jake Leonard, a broadcast media and journalism veteran, is the editor-in-chief of Heartland Newsfeed. Leonard is also GM and program director of Heartland Newsfeed Radio Network, wrestling editor and contributing writer for Ambush Sports, a contributing writer for My Sports Vote and Midwest Sports Network, and a former contributor to Bleacher Report and Overtime Heroics. He resides at home in Nokomis, Ill. with his dog Buster.
