I NDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WAVE) - Indiana Governor Mike Braun has declared a state of disaster emergency in 18 counties in the Hoosier State due to flooding, storm and tornado damage.

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 ...

Instead of seceding and forming a 51st state, we think these Illinois counties should join us in Indiana. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 74°F. Sunday, June 29th 2025 ...

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 ...