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51st state

While many think it might be the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, there's also a push to make it Chicago. Eight Illinois lawmakers, all Republicans, have cosigned a statehood resolution.

While many think it might be the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico, there's also a push to make it Chicago. Eight Illinois lawmakers, all Republicans, have cosigned a statehood resolution.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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