Gain a U.S. House seat, lose money? The potential impact of Illinois counties' secession
Increased costs – from higher Medicaid, K-12 education and pension costs – could negate potential positives from adding ...
Ranked choice voting could boost election fairness, supporters say. But it faces a steep uphill climb in Cook County.
As political division and mistrust surfaced again this inauguration week for Americans, some suburbs and Illinois towns are ...
Should Illinois counties be able to secede and join Indiana? Indiana speaker says yes
A bill filed by Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to "embrace neighboring counties that want to join low-tax, low-cost Indiana." ...
Illinois counties exploring succession would be welcomed in Indiana, house speaker says
Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators ...
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Indiana Republicans propose annexing some Illinois counties
Republicans in the Indiana statehouse have proposed legislation that would redraw the state border with Illinois and annex some southern counties to the Hoosier State. According to Indiana House ...
Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties
Some Indiana lawmakers have taken steps to absorb the Illinois counties that have voted to leave the state. Last election, seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal ...
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Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
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 ...
Wrong-way driver killed in head-on crash with semi on I-80 in Minooka: Illinois State Police
A wrong-way driver was killed in a head-on crash with a semi on Interstate 80 in Grundy County early Friday morning, Illinois State Police said.