Coverage dated November 3, 2026

Three Southern Illinois counties vote on proposal to form new state separate from Cook County

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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Voters in three Southern Illinois counties are weighing in Tuesday on whether their county leaders should explore forming a new state separate from Cook County. Saline, Hamilton and Gallatin counties have advisory questions on their Nov.

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NBC Chicago
See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County,…
KBSI Cape Girardeau
Three Southern Illinois counties vote on proposal to form new state separate from Cook County (opens KBSI Cape Girardeau)
Published Nov 3, 2026
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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KBSI) – Voters in three Southern Illinois counties are weighing in Tuesday on whether their county leaders should explore forming a new state separate from Cook County. Saline, Hamilton and Gallatin counties have advisory questions on their Nov.