Indiana would like to redraw border with Illinois - Chicago Tribune
Jan 19, 2025 · Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action would face roadblocks on the Illinois side, which would prevent a border ...
Illinois counties that want to secede would be drag on Indiana …
5 days ago · Indiana lawmakers are pushing a bill that would pave the way for Indiana to redraw its boundaries and take in hundreds of thousands of disaffected people who want to secede from Illinois.
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House …
Jan 15, 2025 · 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. "To all of our neighbors in the west, we hear your frustrations and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana," Rep. Todd Huston told …
Illinois counties exploring succession would be welcomed in Indiana …
Jan 17, 2025 · Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators in Indiana's Republican-majority General Assembly have introduced a...
Lawmakers propose redrawing state boundaries, letting 33 Illinois ...
Jan 15, 2025 · Huston’s HB1008 would create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission, which would discuss and recommend whether it is advisable to adjust boundaries between the two states. In...
Indiana lawmakers want Illinois counties to be able to join
Jan 14, 2025 · An Indiana General Assembly bill filed by one of the state's most powerful lawmakers would set up a commission to "embrace" neighboring counties in Illinois that want to secede and join the...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Indiana's secession bill
Jan 15, 2025 · Indiana House Republicans unveiled their priorities for 2025, which included a bill to explore adjusting the boundaries of Illinois and Indiana.
Proposal to redraw Indiana-Illinois boundaries - Indianapolis …
Jan 14, 2025 · INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indiana’s highest ranking state representative unveiled a plan to redraw Indiana’s boundaries, taking in Illinois counties interested in seceding from their state. The...
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
Jan 14, 2025 · INDIANAPOLIS — 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.
Indiana House speaker proposes annexing Illinois counties - Axios
Jan 14, 2025 · One of Indiana's most influential elected officials wants to take the practice of trying to lure residents from neighboring states a step further by annexing entire counties.