33 Illinois counties vote to explore split from Chicago in historic referendum

Several Illinois counties are pursuing a peaceful split from Cook County (home to Chicago) through a nonbinding referendum that has gained significant traction. The Illinois Separation Referendum has passed in all 33 counties where it has appeared on the ballot, representing nearly one-third of the state’s 102 counties.

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