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The Center Square

The Center Square

Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties

The Center Square
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78% Informative

Seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal to explore splitting from the state.

Madison County in the Metro East became the first nonrural county to pass the referendum.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has criticized the succession votes, saying separating from Illinois shouldn’t even be a discussion.

VR Score

78

Informative language

74

Neutral language

84

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

50

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not offensive

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short-lived

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