Illinois, Indiana

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 to explore splitting from the state.
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."
Indiana House GOP to consider Illinois secession
Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wants the nearly three-dozen Illinois counties that have voted to secede to consider redder pastures. Among those, two counties that border Vermilion County, Iroquois County to the north and Edgar County to the south.
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House speaker says
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature by its Republican House speaker would create a commission to embrace 33 Illinois counties that have voted for a symbolic measure to leave Illinois and create a new state.
Indiana Speaker of the House wants to take over Illinois counties that voted to leave
Indiana Speaker of the House Todd Huston wants to start a dialogue with his neighboring state. On Tuesday, the Speaker announced he wants to create the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,
Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
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. Those counties,
Election finance reports a mixed picture in south suburbs; Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard paying own way in bid for 2nd term
In her bid for a second term as Dolton’s mayor, Tiffany Henyard is operating a self-financed campaign, with state records ...
Suburban elections are right around the corner, and here's what you need to know
It feels like the 2024 election cycle just ended, but municipalities and townships around the state of Illinois will soon ...
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Book review: Book on 1960 Election worthy of Donald Trump
Having just been subjected to a close and bruising presidential election, you might be reluctant to read a current book about ...
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Bloomington Mayor kicks off re-election campaign
After serving as Bloomington’s Mayor for the past three years, Mboka Mwilambwe is looking for another term to accomplish his ...
Illinois approves 4 new conditions for women for medical marijuana
Endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids and female orgasmic disorder were approved conditions to qualify for medical ...
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Proposed law would let Chicagoans recall Mayor Johnson in special election
House Bill 1084 would provide relief to the 70% of voters disapproving of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson by creating a process ...
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Despite Trump's win, 'election integrity' activists still seek sweeping voting changes
Republican voters say they trust the 2024 election was administered well, yet pro-Trump conservatives are pushing some ...
Lawmakers introduce legislation to recall elected officials in Illinois
Some Illinois Republicans are calling for legislation to allow Illinoisans to recall corrupt public office holders. House ...
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Final Worden election objection appeals scheduled to be heard in Madison County
A Madison County Circuit Court judge will hear all seven cases on January 17, 2025 that could result in candidates removed ...