Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee

Indiana lawmakers advance Illinois secession bill. Why some Democrats voted for it
"The colonial battlecry, 'no taxation without representation,' is our reality," said G. H. Merritt, chair of the nonprofit New Illinois, a group whose primary goal is forming an entirely new state. "We thank the leadership of Indiana for recognizing our pain.
Illinois secession bill passes out of Indiana committee, but even supporters aren’t totally on board
A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee, but some Illinois supporters prefer to establish a new state.
Indiana House bill to annex Illinois counties advances from committee
Indiana House committee advances a bill to set up a bi-state commission to redraw the border between Indiana and Illinois.
Indiana House approves Illinois secession bill
Indiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would have the state swallow up some Illinois counties. It would take action by legislatures in both states to make this happen as well as the United States Congress.
Indiana House Speaker's proposal to absorb 33 Illinois counties advances
A measure aimed at allowing Indiana to absorb 33 counties in Illinois that have voted in recent years to leave the state has cleared its first legislative hurdle, but the effort faces a major uphill battle.
Illinois quick hits: Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances
Indiana to redraw its border with Illinois advances A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee. The measure, authored by Speaker Todd Huston,
‘Whole different level.’ The Illinois-Indiana political divide widens amid Trump 2.0, from immigration to DEI to LGBTQ rights.
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Lake County reports highest rate of flu-like cases in Indiana, cases rising nationally
Lake County has the highest mortality rate this flu season with 10 deaths reported, according to the Indiana Department of Health. In total, 57 Indiana residents have died from flu this season, which ...
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Unemployment rises across most of Northwest Indiana in December
In December, joblessness rose in almost every Northwest Indiana community where it's tracked. It fell to 8.8% in Gary, down ...
Indiana State Police issue arrest warrant after video shows dog in open trailer on interstate
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Indiana man arrested on animal cruelty charge after viral dog video
An Indiana man is facing criminal charges after a video showing a dog in distress on the back of a speeding trailer went viral earlier this week.
Man, juvenile killed in snowmobile accident in northern Indiana
Two people have died after a snowmobile accident in northern Indiana late Friday night. According to a release from the ...
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Indiana Senate approves property tax plan that targets local government
Supporters called it the first step toward delivering $1.4 billion in property tax relief, particularly in communities with soaring residential property values.
2 people killed in murder-suicide at NW Indiana gas station identified
Two people were killed in a murder-suicide on Saturday morning at a gas station in Merrillville, Indiana, authorities said.