The "New Illinois" group is holding convention in Bloomington to discuss separating from Chicago and forming a new state.

The bill, proposed by Republican House Speaker Todd Huston, would create an Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission tasked with exploring the secession and transfer of the 33 counties that ...

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to Huston’s proposal by dismissing the idea of secession and calling the move a “stunt.” “It’s not going to happen,” Pritzker said. “But I’ll just say that Indiana ...

In total, 33 counties in more southern, rural parts of Illinois have expressed interest in secession due to dissatisfaction with the liberal state governments and allocation of resources between ...

Go Deeper: Gain a U.S. House seat, lose money? The potential impact of Illinois counties' secession Only one Democrat on the committee voted against House Bill 1008, and two joined Republicans in ...

Imagine Indiana and Illinois using the strengths of their economies to help both states grow, even as they compete. Consider the potential to improve the quality of life for Illinoisans and ...

Imagine Indiana and Illinois using the strengths of their economies to help both states grow, even as they compete. Consider the potential to improve the quality of life for Illinoisans and ...

Seven of them made that vote in 2024.) Huston's proposal for Illinois counties to join Indiana was a surprise to the organizers pushing for secession across the border. "I think it's awesome that ...