Illinois, Indiana

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.
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 makes a play for Illinois counties
The Indiana General Assembly is considering legislation that would adjust that state’s borders to include Illinois counties that have voted to secede — a move that Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch calls “a stunt.
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 Republicans propose annexing some Illinois counties
Republicans in the Indiana statehouse have proposed legislation that would redraw the state border with Illinois and annex some southern counties to the Hoosier State. According to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston,
Boundary battle: Indiana's plan to woo disgruntled Illinois counties
Indiana's legislature upped a long-standing rivalry with Illinois by introducing a bill to steal disgruntled counties. Why it matters: Indiana Republicans are seizing on the discord between Cook County and the state's rural counties,
Illinois rebounds with rout of Indiana
No. 19 Illinois opened a 28-point halftime lead Tuesday night in a 94-69 blowout of host Indiana to bounce back from a double-digit loss to USC.

Illinois House, Michael Madigan

'A low-wage state': How Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to Indiana's secession bill
Indiana House Republicans unveiled their priorities for 2025, which included a bill to explore adjusting the boundaries of ...
While deficit looms in next year's Illinois budget, current-year revenues remain on track
Revenue returns remain on track halfway through Illinois' budget year, though it's next year that is causing concern in the ...
Digital IDs will become available this year for Illinois residents. Here's what to know.
Illinois will join 10 other states and territories that have adopted IDs in Apple Wallet, including Arizona, Colorado, ...
Illinois approves 4 new conditions for women for medical marijuana
Endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and female orgasmic disorder were approved conditions to qualify for medical ...
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Illinois Board of Education seeks $11.4B for preK-12 spending
It is a 4.6% increase over this year’s budget, despite projections that the state will face a substantial revenue shortfall ...
Evanston, Illinois modifies Welcoming City Ordinance to strengthen protection for immigrants
One change approved by the Evanston City Council prohibits the sharing of city databases or information with federal ...