Indiana, Illinois

Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House speaker says
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature by its Republican House speaker would create a commission to embrace 33 Illinois counties that have voted for a symbolic measure to leave Illinois and create a new state.
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
The Indiana House Republican Caucus announced its intent on Tuesday to redraw state lines and welcome dozens of Illinois counties that want to secede from their state. ”To all
Indiana Republicans propose redrawing state lines to add Illinois counties
The Indiana House Republican Caucus unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to redraw state boundaries, potentially incorporating dozens of Illinois counties that seek
House Republicans propose redrawing Indiana’s boundaries, adding Illinois counties
Indiana's highest-ranking state representative unveils plan to redraw Indiana's boundaries to include Illinois counties which are interested in seceding from their state.
Lawmakers propose redrawing state boundaries, letting 33 Illinois counties join Indiana
Indiana legislators have proposed re-drawing state boundaries to include 33 Illinois counties that have voted to secede. Residents in those Illinois counties voted for
Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
In Illinois, 33 counties have voted to leave the state. Getting them into Indiana is incredibly unlikely. INDIANAPOLIS — On Jan. 14, 2025, Indiana House Republicans outlined their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session, including creating a commission to possibly add several Illinois counties to the state of Indiana.
Should Illinois counties be able to secede and join Indiana? Indiana speaker says yes
A bill filed by Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to "embrace neighboring counties that want to join low-tax, low-cost Indiana."
Indiana Republicans want to annex parts of Illinois
Starting in 2020, non-binding referendums to secede from Illinois and create a new state have passed in 33 counties. Now, a high-ranking Republican in Indiana wants those counties to join Indiana instead of making a 51st state.
Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
Some Indiana lawmakers have taken steps to absorb the Illinois counties that have voted to leave the state. Last election, seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal to explore splitting from the state.
IMPD: 2 Illinois residents arrested after chase following Burger King robbery
Two Illinois residents were arrested after a reported robbery of a Burger King led to a multi-jurisdiction vehicle chase on ...
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Why IU women's basketball had multiple starters on bench for attempted rally vs. Illinois
Indiana women's basketball had multiple starters not play a single minute of the fourth quarter while attempting a comeback ...
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A Texas man is arrested in Indianapolis on a charge of stalking WNBA's Caitlin Clark
The 55-year-old man sent the basketball star threatening and sexually explicit messages on social media, then traveled from ...
How To Watch Indiana Women's Basketball Against Illinois Thursday
Coach Teri Moren and the Indiana women's basketball team hosts Illinois Thursday at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall. Here's how to ...