Six Illinois Counties Weigh Splitting from Cook County, Forming New State

Cook County, Illinois, is home to Chicago, the third-most populous city in the United States.

The six counties that are considering seceding from Cook County are: McHenry, Kane, DuPage, Will, Kendall, and Grundy.

The main reason for the proposed secession is that the six counties believe that they are not getting their fair share of resources from Cook County.

They also argue that they are overtaxed and that they have different values than the city of Chicago.

The proposed secession has been met with mixed reactions. Some people support the idea, while others believe that it would be a mistake.

If the six counties do secede from Cook County, it would be the largest county secession in U.S. history.

Here are some of the pros and cons of the proposed secession:

Pros:

• The six counties would have more control over their own affairs.
• They would be able to set their own tax rates and spending priorities.
• They would be able to elect their own representatives to state government.

Cons:

• The secession would be costly and time-consuming.
• It could lead to conflict between the six counties and Cook County.
• It could weaken Illinois's economy.

The future of the proposed secession is uncertain. The six counties have not yet made a final decision on whether or not to secede.

However, the issue is sure to continue to be debated in the coming months and years.