Illinois counties that want to secede would be drag on Indiana …
21 hours ago · “In Illinois, and I’m pretty sure Indiana too, urban counties tend to subsidize rural counties,” Foster said. “These 32 are, at least economically, getting back more than they’re paying
Indiana would like to redraw border with Illinois
4 days ago · A barn in Iroquois County in 2021. The county is one of seven Illinois counties that have indicated a willingness to secede from the state, which persuaded Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R ...
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House …
Jan 15, 2025 · The legislation from Huston, who represents an Indianapolis suburb, would create the “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,” the Star reported on Tuesday. Indiana House Republicans listed the proposal as one their top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Huston said the bill isn’t meant to “stir up trouble with ...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responds to Indiana's secession bill
Jan 15, 2025 · Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called a bill proposed in the Republican-led Indiana General Assembly that would explore how Illinois counties could secede and join Indiana "a stunt" that is ...
Indiana lawmakers want Illinois counties to be able to join Indiana
Jan 14, 2025 · An Indiana General Assembly bill filed by one of the state's most powerful lawmakers would set up a commission to "embrace" neighboring counties in Illinois that want to secede and join the ...
Lawmakers propose redrawing state boundaries, letting 33 Illinois ...
Jan 15, 2025 · INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTVO) — Indiana legislators have proposed re-drawing state boundaries to include 33 Illinois counties that have voted to secede. Residents in those Illinois counties voted ...
Proposal to redraw Indiana-Illinois boundaries - WISH-TV
Jan 14, 2025 · Huston’s bill would set up a 10-member commission, with five each from Illinois and Indiana. If the commission recommends any changes to Indiana’s boundaries, both the Illinois and Indiana ...
Illinois counties should secede to Indiana, its Speaker says | STLPR
Jan 15, 2025 · The legislation from Huston, who represents an Indianapolis suburb, would create the “Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission,” the Star reported on Tuesday. Indiana House Republicans listed the proposal as one their top priorities for the 2025 legislative session. Huston said the bill isn’t meant to “stir up trouble with ...
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
Jan 14, 2025 · INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana House Republican Caucus announced its intent on Tuesday to redraw state lines and welcome dozens of Illinois counties that want to secede from their state. ”To all ...
Indiana House speaker proposes annexing Illinois counties - Axios
Jan 14, 2025 · Between the lines: While the Illinois movement has generally centered on creating a new state, Huston sees an opportunity to expand Indiana's borders — or at least take a shot at its Democratic-controlled neighbor. "To our neighbors to the west, we hear your frustration and invite you to join us in low-cost, low-tax Indiana," he said.