Voters In Illinois To Decide On Push For New State
Summary
Twelve Illinois counties and several townships are scheduled to hold non-binding referendums on November 3 about pursuing a split from Cook County and forming a new state. Supporters say rural communities have too little influence in state government, while Governor JB Pritzker has opposed the separation votes. The results would be advisory and would not themselves divide Illinois.Key Facts
- The November 3 votes will ask whether officials should pursue steps toward separating areas outside Cook County from the rest of Illinois.
- The article says 33 counties had already voted in favor of pursuing separation.
- Eleven counties are holding votes organized by the Illinois Separation Referendum group: Coles, Gallatin, Hamilton, Henderson, Macoupin, McDonough, Monroe, Piatt, Saline, Warren and Washington.
- Ford County will hold a separate referendum asking state lawmakers to pursue legislation and constitutional measures to split Chicago and Cook County from Illinois.
- Several Adams County townships will also hold referendums, but Adams County will not have a countywide vote.
- The referendum results are non-binding and would indicate whether officials should take further steps.
- Supporters argue Chicago has disproportionate influence over state decisions and that rural communities lack a sufficient voice.
- Governor JB Pritzker has spoken against separation referendums.
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