Indiana has looked at adding 33 counties from Illinois that signaled they want to leave the state - which could lead to whole ...

"We welcome our neighbors in Illinois seeking lower taxes and more opportunity to join us in the Hoosier state," said Indiana ...

INDIANAPOLIS — On May 1, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed a new law creating the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission. The goal of the commission is to explore taking counties from Illinois ...

While it is far from guaranteed that the Illinois counties will join Indiana if Braun signs the bill, the commission will open the door to conversations on the matter. Recommended Stories.

In the last five years, voters in 33 Illinois counties have been asked if they want to consider separating from Chicago's Cook County to form a new state. Each time, a majority said yes.

If signed, an Indiana bill would create a commission to consider the fate of counties who want to sever ties with Cook County. Since 2020, 33 downstate Illinois counties have passed referendums to ...

The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Mike Braun, where it awaits his signature. The legislation comes as more than 30 Illinois counties have passed referendums expressing a desire to explore the ...

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 ...

Indiana has looked at adding 33 counties from Illinois that signaled they want to leave the state - which could lead to whole new maps of the U.S.. Indiana House Republicans have listed embracing ...

Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1008 into law on May 1. Here's how the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission will work.