New Illinois Informational Meeting — October 3 in Lindenhurst

Could a new state be financially feasible? Is the process constitutional? And what could it mean for communities outside Chicago and Cook County?

New Illinois invites area residents to an upcoming informational meeting to learn more about the movement and its effort to pursue the formation of a new state through the process outlined in Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution. New Illinois describes itself as a nonpartisan nonprofit focused on educating Illinoisans about that constitutional process.

The meeting will explore some of the biggest questions surrounding the New Illinois proposal, including financial feasibility, the constitutional process, representation in state government, and whether a state split could benefit both Chicago and communities throughout the rest of Illinois.

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
2:15 PM
Lake Villa District Library
140 N Munn Rd.
Lindenhurst, Illinois

Attendees will have an opportunity to hear more about what New Illinois is proposing, why the organization believes a new state should be considered, and how the constitutional process would work.

New Illinois has been organizing and holding informational events around the state since its founding in 2018, with local county committees playing a role in its educational efforts.

Whether you're already familiar with New Illinois or simply have questions about the idea, this meeting is an opportunity to learn more about the proposal and the reasoning behind it.

A New Start — A New State — New Illinois

See the event flyer above for additional details and discussion topics.