The Independent7d
Remaking the map: Indiana looks to add 33 counties from Illinois that voted to leave the state
We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it. Indiana has looked at ...
The Indianapolis Star10d
Indiana shouldn't want Illinois' poor counties | Opinion
After all, Chicago is a city with too many governance flaws to list in a single column ... workers substantially more ...
The State Journal-Register13d
33 Illinois counties explore formation of a new state. Here's what could happen
distancing themselves from Cook County. The Illinois Separation Movement is efforting to get more counties and municipalities to weigh in on separation. Indiana has crafted a bill setting up a ...
SFGate4d
Rural Illinois Counties Vote To Secede—but How Hard Is It To Switch States Without Having To Move?
The ballot question posed to Illinois voters in the November election alluded to "the possibility of separating from Cook County to form a new state or to seek admission to the Union as such ...
Dozens of Chicago-area schools announce closures ahead of expected snow. Here's a list
Several schools across the Chicago area have announced closures, early dismissals or switches to e-learning ahead of what ...
WTHR2d
Could Indiana actually take counties from Illinois?
INDIANAPOLIS — On Jan. 14, 2025, Indiana House Republicans outlined their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session, including creating a commission to possibly add several Illinois counties ...