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In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

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Trump isn’t alone in his geopolitical aspirations. Some in Illinois and Oregon want change too

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

IL State News

2 years ago

GOP optimistic about redistricting lawsuit

Illinois Republicans want to end gerrymandering once and for all

IL State News

2 years ago

State flag survey: None of the above

Almost half in poll say keep the existing flag

Education

2 years ago

State cell phone ban

Guv’s State of the State idea

Local

2 years ago

Powerball ticket purchased in Clinton worth $150K

The winner matched four out of five numbers plus the Powerball in Wednesday night’s drawing.

Health & Wellness

2 years ago

Lawmakers, advocates fear federal cuts to Medicaid

Davidsmeyer: Grandstand

Sister JoAnn Persch, center, 90, a nun with the Sisters of Mercy, prays with others during a vigil outside a United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Broadview, Ill. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

IL State News

2 years ago

Chicago nuns advocated for immigrant rights for 40 years — now in their 90s, they’re not slowing down

They’ve housed 25 families over the past three years — paying rent and utilities for a year, offering food assistance, providing connections to legal help.