Indiana, Illinois

Indiana lawmakers advance plan to take counties from Illinois
House Bill 1008 creates a commission to explore moving the state borders to bring some Illinois counties into the Hoosier state.
Indiana House Speaker's proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties advances
An Indiana House committee has approved House Bill 1008, sponsored by Speaker Todd Huston, to establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission, which would be tasked with researching the possibility of redrawing the states' boundaries.
Bill to Welcome Illinois Counties That Voted to Secede Passes Indiana House
The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana House of Representatives have advanced legislation to look at adjusting Indiana's border to welcome Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state.
Indiana wants to absorb 33 Illinois counties that voted to secede: 'Join us'
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston says lawmakers are looking into a proposal to absorb parts of Illinois after multiple counties voted to secede.
Illinois secession bill passes Indiana legislative panel
The bill would create a commission that would make recommendations to redraw the Illinois-Indiana border. It would require approval by both state legislatures and Congress. "It's not gonna happen," Illinois Gov.
Indiana lawmaker says proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties reflects real discontent
Now, an Indiana bill is looking to capitalize on all of that discontent. An Indiana lawmaker has rolled out the welcome mat for people in Illinois who want to join the Hoosier Sta
Remaking the map: Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state
Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state - Republicans are considering the proposal after roughly a third of counties in the Prairie state voted to break away ...
The State Journal-Register21d
33 Illinois counties explore formation of a new state. Here's what could happen
Thirty-three counties are exploring the possibility of forming a separate state, distancing themselves from Cook County. The Illinois Separation Movement is efforting to get more counties ...
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Indiana shouldn't want Illinois' poor counties | Opinion
The story is worth telling. 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 ...