Indiana House speaker: We welcome Illinois counties to join Indiana
8 hours ago · When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of Cook County, Indiana House Republicans took notice. …
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House …
Jan 15, 2025 · The legislation from Huston, who represents an Indianapolis suburb, would create the “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,” the Star reported on Tuesday. Indiana …
Indiana would like to redraw border with Illinois
Jan 19, 2025 · A barn in Iroquois County in 2021. The county is one of seven Illinois counties that have indicated a willingness to secede from the state, which persuaded Indiana House …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Proposal to redraw Indiana-Illinois boundaries - WISH-TV
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 …
Indiana looks to poach Illinois counties - Axios
Jan 15, 2025 · 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 …
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 …
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.