When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...

Instead of seceding and creating a 51st state, they should just join us,” Speaker Huston said. If HB 1008 passes, the Indiana General Assembly would create an “Indiana-Illinois Boundary ...

The third group doesn't care, they just want out of the state (Illinois)." Newlin said the option of joining Indiana wasn't on the referendum, to avoid splitting the vote. "If Indiana were to want us, ...

Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators ...