Coming up Saturday, July 20th, a group interested in splitting the Land of Lincoln into two states will hold an informational meeting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois. From 1 – 3pm, folks are invited to join New Illinois, Inc. at the Fairfield Inn at 217 Potomac Blvd. Among the speakers planned for the event are State Representative Brad Halbrook of Shelbyville…he’s the sponsor of House Resolution 101 to split the state of Illinois, G.H. Merritt, co founder and chairman of New Illinois, Paul Preston, president of New California (via Skype) and Matt Sebastian of Southern Illinois Secession.
