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The twenty-first state to enter into the union.

'''Illinois''' was the twenty-first state to enter into the union.

====Politics====

====Politics====

Illinois can be viewed as having a more liberal concentration in the northeastern portion of the state.  This is often attributed to the large metropolitan area surrounding Chicago.  While the southern and western portions of the state are typically more conservative.  The state capitol is [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]], and there is political tension about state lawmakers who spend too much of their time in either Chicago or Springfield.

Illinois can be viewed as having a more liberal concentration in the northeastern portion of the state.  This is often attributed to the large metropolitan area surrounding [[Chicago]].  While the southern and western portions of the state are typically more conservative.  The state capitol is [[Springfield, Illinois|Springfield]], and there is political tension about state lawmakers who spend too much of their time in either Chicago or Springfield.

The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.

The population distribution has lead Illinois to lean politically to the left in most recent non-local elections.  Many consider Illinois to be a liberal stronghold, especially in regard to presidential elections.