The so-called "Second City" may eventually become the next state, after frustration over Chicago's influence over politics in Illinois. : This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ©2019 FOX News Network, LLC. All rights reserved. All market data delayed 20 minutes. The so-called "Second City" may eventually become the next state, after frustration regarding Chicago's influence over politics in Illinois. A group of state Republican lawmakers recently signed on to legislation proposing the nation's third-largest city become the 51st state.