Well since we're apologizing. I apologize for Illinois, Obama and Durbin
And I apologize for Colorado's having elected Senator Ken "I won't filibuster the President's judicial nominees" Salazar, who then proceeded to do just that. He's now one of the infamous Gang of 14.
I understand what you're saying, but you don't need to apologize for all of Illinois, as long as you have good representatives like Shimkus and Hastert.