Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action would face roadblocks on the Illinois side, which would prevent a border

In November’s election, voters in Madison, Jersey, Calhoun and several other Illinois Counties approved ballot measures that open the door to discussing formation of a new state.

Indiana House Republicans unveiled their priorities for 2025, which included a bill to explore adjusting the boundaries of Illinois and Indiana.

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,

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 Assembly have introduced a house bill that would establish a commission to discuss whether it’s advisable to adjust the boundary between Illinois and Indiana.

In fact, it might be harder. Indiana Republican House Speaker Todd Huston's proposal for Illinois counties to join Indiana was a surprise to the organizers pushing for secession across the border.

I think this movement has a lot more teeth to it than the governor has given it credit for,” said a resident of Troy.

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Whitney Downard and Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wants the nearly three-dozen Illinois counties that have voted to secede to consider redder pastures.

Indiana is considering putting out the welcome mat for neighboring Illinois counties wanting to leave the Land of Lincoln. A proposal being introduced in the Indiana House of Representatives would provide a potential route for counties that have voted to secede from Illinois to join the Hoosier State.

The Indiana House Republican Caucus unveiled a proposal on Tuesday to redraw state boundaries, potentially incorporating dozens of Illinois counties that seek

House Bill 1008, which was unveiled on Tuesday by House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers, would create a so-called "Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission," with the goal of embracing ...

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