State Rep Wants to Define What Downstate Means in Illinois

What does the term 'Downstate' refer to in reference to the state of Illinois? A new bill put forward by State Representative Avery Bourne aims to define the term and make use of it when weighing policy decisions by placing 'Downstate' needs versus the needs of Chicago. Reporter Greg Bishop has more on what 'Downstate' means… 

 

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