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.

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

The bill, which was unveiled Tuesday as one of the priorities of House Republicans, was filed by House Speaker Todd Huston, the most powerful lawmaker in the House. House Bill 1008 would create the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission to discuss ...

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 house bill that would establish a commission to discuss whether it’s advisable to adjust the boundary between Illinois and Indiana.

I think this movement has a lot more teeth to it than the governor has given it credit for,” said a resident of Troy.

Legislation is being considered by state lawmakers that would redraw the state boundaries of Indiana to include a handful of counties in Illinois that are considering secession from the state.

The Indiana House Republican Caucus unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to redraw state boundaries, potentially incorporating dozens of Illinois counties that seek

Indiana is considering putting out the welcome mat for neighboring Illinois counties wanting to leave the Land of Lincoln. A proposal being introduced in the Indiana House of Representatives would provide a potential route for counties that have voted to secede from Illinois to join the Hoosier State.

House Republicans also introduced a slew of bills addressing trademark issues such as education, housing and health care.

In fact, it might be harder. Indiana Republican House Speaker Todd Huston's proposal for Illinois counties to join Indiana was a surprise to the organizers pushing for secession across the border.

Ralph Moses is fed up with liberal Democrats elected in Chicago controlling policy for the entire state of Illinois. That includes the state’s high taxes, unfriendly business climate, strict gun-contr

Seven Illinois counties voted in November 2024 to explore seceding from the state of Illinois. Now, Indiana lawmakers want to capitalize on their dissatisfaction. Indiana’s House speaker, Republican Todd Huston,