Bernie Sanders Confident Of Victory In Illinois Primary If Turnout Is High

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Could Bernie Sanders' surprising victory in Michigan give him momentum to win the primary in Illinois, the home state of Democratic rival Hillary Clinton?

Sanders made two campaign stops in Chicago on Saturday and CBS 2's Jeremy Ross sat down with the presidential candidate. He tells us what needs to happen to pull of what was once thought nearly impossible.

In Chicago stops, including a forum at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, Senator Bernie Sanders told voters momentum is greater than geographical ties in this primary. But he also reminds the Land of Lincoln that he has history here as well.

"I went to the University of Chicago for four years, I was involved in the civil rights movement here in the city of Chicago," Sanders said. "I was arrested as a matter of fact…I was arrested fighting against segregation in the Chicago school system."

Sanders said a large turnout is key to a potential victory in Illinois.

"If there is a large voter turnout in Illinois, I think we'll win," Sanders said.

When asked if he could see himself as the vice president for Hillary Clinton, Sanders said, "Right now, we are running very hard, We have thousands and thousands of volunteers throughout this country determined to win the White House for us, so that's what our focus is right now."

Sanders will be holding a rally at Monday night at the Auditorium Theatre, with doors opening at 8:30 p.m.