In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Cook County, a county that includes Chicago, to form a new state.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have approved ballot measures asking if they want to consider separating from Chicago’s Cook County to form a new state.

Posted: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:35 PM EST / Updated: Apr 18, 2025 / 04:35 PM EST (AP) — Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely.