If successful, it will drastically alter the map for Illinoisans ... of campaign group Illinois Separation Referendum, told Indiana’s 13 News. “But those of us who live outside Cook ...

"If Indiana were to want us," Newlin said, "they should not presume all 33 counties wanted to join. We'd need a separate referendum." Even if Illinois leaders changed their mind and congress got ...

they just want to separate from the state (Illinois)." Newlin said the option of joining Indiana wasn't on the referendum, to avoid splitting the vote. "If Indiana were to want us, they should not ...

"To all of our neighbors in the West, we hear your frustrations and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana," Huston said. The bill isn't meant to "stir up trouble with Illinois ...

The potential impact of Illinois counties' secession Adding the secessionist counties to Indiana would cut our per capita income enough for us to move from 14th to 11th place from the bottom.

The third group doesn't care, they just want to separate from the state (Illinois)." Newlin said the option of joining Indiana wasn't on the referendum, to avoid splitting the vote. "If Indiana were ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill to invite Illinois counties into the Hoosier State. The House voted to concur with the Senate version on April 17. House Enrolled Act 1008 now heads ...