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Trump isn't alone in geopolitical aspirations; some in Illinois say they also want change
In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider ... president and head ...
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64 of Illinois’ 102 counties see populations drop in 2024
While Illinois’ total population grew slightly last year, many areas of the state experienced population decline. People moved out of state from half the counties.
Putting Illinois' big trees on the map
The Illinois Big Tree Register is being tidied up and brings a reminder of how many champion trees are around us, including ...
A metro-east county is among the 10 richest in IL, analysis says. Here’s the full list
Lake County was recently named the wealthiest county in Illinois, according to finance website SmartAsset, and one southwestern Illinois locale cracked the top 10, as well.
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Indiana lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS — A plan to have several Illinois counties join Indiana has advanced to the Indiana Senate. House Bill 1008 passed out of the House on Thursday, Feb. 20. It now heads to the Indiana ...
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With desire to secede, Illinois’ rural counties miss real issue
Many downstate Illinois residents dislike Chicago’s strong influence in the state. Last year, a total of 33 counties voted to secede from Illinois and form their own state. Earlier this month ...
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Indiana House committee advances bill to explore annexing Illinois counties
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indiana House committee has advanced a bill to start the process of potentially annexing counties from Illinois. House Bill 1008, authored by Indiana Speaker Rep. Todd Huston ...
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Indiana lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
INDIANAPOLIS — A plan to have several Illinois counties join Indiana has advanced to the Indiana Senate. House Bill 1008 passed out of the House on Thursday, Feb. 20. It now heads to the Indiana ...