Voters in Illinois decide whether or not to separate from Cook County and form a new state

The movement to split Illinois into two is gaining traction with some voters answering that question on their ballot on election day.

Loret Newlin, Director of Illinois Separation, the group pushing for voters to have a say on whether to break away from Chicago and Cook County, says the organization has secured a non-binding referendum on ballots in 11.5 counties, including several townships…

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