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.

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.

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,

Seven Illinois counties voted in November 2024 to explore seceding from the state of Illinois. Now, Indiana lawmakers want to capitalize on their dissatisfaction. Indiana’s House speaker, Republican Todd Huston,

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 ...

INDIANAPOLIS — House Republicans are putting forward eight bills that represent their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session . The bills are focused on three main points: Strengthening Hoosier communities without raising taxes or prices.

Joining Indiana, an existing state, wouldn't be any easier. 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.

House Republicans also introduced a slew of bills addressing trademark issues such as education, housing and health care.

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

Behind the threats lie downstate dissatisfaction with how state politics is being determined by big city economic powerhouses. Seven Illinois counties voted in November 2024 to explore seceding from the state of Illinois.