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New state? 11 Illinois counties to cast non-binding vote on separating from Chicago
By Mark Thompson
Battle for power at the Illinois Statehouse
Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson
Reporter · Chicago, IL
Mark Thompson has spent over a decade highlighting community stories across Chicago. He graduated from Northwestern University and has contributed to various local outlets, including Chicago Reader, focusing on grassroots initiatives and neighborhood developments.
More from Mark →Reporter · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 12:21 AM · 1 min read
On Tuesday, voters will pick members of the Illinois General Assembly. All 118 House seats are up for election, and 29 of the 59 seats in the Senate are up for grabs. Massive amounts of cash are being spent in several contests, as Democrats look to expand their supermajorities, while Republicans try to gain ground. [...]
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