Nearly half of Illinois’ 102 counties have now voted to break away from the state, and the organizers behind the push say the problem is Chicago.
Twelve more downstate counties approved nonbinding secession referendums Nov. 3, bringing the total to 45 since 2020, FOX 32 Chicago reported. Approval ranged from 57% in McDonough County to 90% in one Adams County township, Illinois Separation director Loret Newlin told The Center Square.
The newest additions are Coles, Ford, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin, McDonough, Monroe, Piatt, Saline, Warren and Washington counties. Illinois Radio Network counts 44 counties plus 11 Adams County townships — the difference is Ford County, whose question wasn’t part of the organized campaign…