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Counties Push to Redraw State Lines | San Antonio News
Seven Illinois counties are poised to vote this fall on breaking away from Chicago and Cook County, joining 33 others already pursuing similar measures — fueled by a growing cry for representation. Rural and suburban voters feel sidelined by the state’s political center, arguing that downstate voices have little sway over taxes, gun laws, and agriculture. This isn’t isolated to Illinois — movements like “Greater Idaho” in Oregon and proposals to split California or Texas are gaining traction nationwide. But experts warn: changing state lines is legally daunting, requiring approval from both…
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