A third of the counties in Illinois have passed resolutions to separate from the city of Chicago. Residents in these rural counties express concerns about the perceived disproportionate influence that Chicago has over state matters.
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Illinois Counties Seek Separation from Chicago
Several counties in Illinois are pursuing resolutions to separate from Chicago, citing concerns about the city's influence on state governance. This movement reflects ongoing tensions between urban and rural areas in the state.
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'Sometimes splitting is a good thing': An Illinois movement aims to be the 51st state
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Illinois Counties Seek Separation from Chicago