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Counties Push to Split from Chicago | Charleston News
Seven Illinois counties are voting this fall to explore splitting from Chicago and Cook County, joining 33 others already taking similar steps. Fueled by frustration over being overshadowed by the state’s largest city, residents demand more control over local policies — especially taxes and gun rights. This isn’t isolated to Illinois — movements like “Greater Idaho” are gaining traction nationwide, as rural communities feel disconnected from urban-driven policies and crave representation that reflects their values. But experts warn that actually redrawing state lines is nearly impossible…
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