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Counties Push to Split from Chicago | Annapolis News
Seven Illinois counties are voting this fall to potentially split from Chicago and Cook County, joining 33 others already considering it — fueled by rural and suburban frustration over being overshadowed by the city’s political power. Supporters argue for better representation on issues like taxes, gun rights, and agriculture. Similar movements are brewing nationwide, like “Greater Idaho” in Oregon, where eastern Oregon seeks to merge with Idaho over cultural and political divides. While state-line redraws aren’t new — from Texas independence to California splits — constitutional experts say…
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