Gain a U.S. House seat, lose money? The potential impact of Illinois counties' secession
Increased costs – from higher Medicaid, K-12 education and pension costs – could negate potential positives from adding ...
Illinois counties exploring succession would be welcomed in Indiana: House speaker
Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators ...
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Should Illinois counties be able to secede and join Indiana? Indiana speaker says yes
The House Republicans included the bill on a list of their top priorities for the 2025 session, which specifically noted that dozens of counties in Illinois have voted since 2020 "to secede from ...
Indiana Republicans propose annexing some Illinois counties
Republicans in the Indiana statehouse have proposed legislation that would redraw the state border with Illinois and annex ...
City of Belleville to demolish 12 derelict homes, one trailer and a former church
A company hired by the city of Belleville is expected to begin demolition of 14 derelict buildings in early February. The ...
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COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Lady Royals down Drew, improve to 18-0
A big third quarter highlighted another victory for the University of Scranton women’s basketball team Wednesday, 78-39, over ...
Neglect, abandonment claims filed against embattled addiction treatment empire
Two former clients have filed new complaints against Nathan Young and his embattled network of addiction treatment and sober ...
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January 6 pardons could impact Illinois residents
SPRINGFIELD, Ill (WICS) — President Donald Trump pardoned more than 1,500 people charged in the January 6, 2021 capitol riot attack. 37 Illinois residents are listed on the United States attorney's ...