We all voted over 80% Red in Greater Illinois. It is weird because in Greater Illlinois we have very low property taxes. Most under 2k a year. Safe streets. Kids walk to school. Neighbors all know each other and help out. Everyone hunts, shoots, and carries. We do not teach hate and perversion in our schools. Trap shooting is the fastest growing sport in the state. We have shooting comps of every kind almost every weekend. Indoor and outdoor ranges are everywhere. Probably ateast 10 within an hours drive. Are local industries are booming. Natural Oil, Natural Gas and Natural Coal are doing well. We are all 2nd ammendment sanctuary counties.
In fact if someone says Chiraq is part of Illinois, those are literally fighting words. No jury would convict someone of a gentle fist to the face correction if such a transgression were uttered.
The home sports teams are From St. Louis or Indy. Basically Chiraq does not exist in our world and no moral person would be caught dead traveling to or through or supporting any part of that enemy country.
We are actively working on forming the state of Greater Illinois. Chiraq would wither on the vine in less than a year without us.