The Brief
- The movement to separate parts of Illinois from the state continues to grow, with voters in 12 more downstate counties approving non-binding secession referendums in the November election.
- That brings the total to 45 counties, plus several townships within Adams County, that have approved the measures since 2020.
- Woman behind several of these efforts tell Fox Chicago it’s in response to not having a voice when it comes to tax dollar use, policy and election results.
CHICAGO – Dozens of Illinois counties have now voted in favor of non-binding measures calling for separation from the state, raising new questions about the growing divide between Chicago and downstate communities.
More Illinois counties vote to explore separation
What we know:
The latest round of referendums appeared on ballots in 12 counties, plus several townships within Adams County, during Tuesday’s election, with all of them approving the measures.
The results bring the total to 45 Illinois counties that have approved non-binding secession referendums since 2020, according to a county-by-county review of election results and local officials.…