<div>Madison County voters are being asked if they want to separate from Chicago.During an unrelated news conference earlier this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker said Madison County is just as important to Illinois as Chicago is.A proponent of splitting Illinois, Dave Stopher said this is a small step in the process. About one-third of the 102 Illinois counties have passed similar referendums.Iroquois, Perry, Clinton, Madison, Calhoun, Jersey and Greene Counties voters will see similar advisory questions this November. 26 counties have already passed referendums asking voters if they want to separate from Chicago.Story from Illinois Radio Network</div>

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Madison County voters are being asked if they want to separate from Chicago. During an unrelated news conference earlier this year, Governor J.B. Pritzker said Madison County is just as important to Illinois as Chicago is. A proponent of splitting Illinois, Dave Stopher said this is a small step in...