Indiana is taking a first step toward acquiring parts of Illinois, though a last step appears rather unlikely.

Also known as the "border bill," the legislation would establish an "Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission," with six members appointed by Indiana's governor and five members appointed under ...

The Indiana Legislature has passed a bill creating a commission to study the Indiana/Illinois boundary in the hope of ...

While it may be a long shot, several Illinois counties may join Indiana if a special commission rules in favor of addition.

Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission” to redraw state lines and absorb 33 rural Illinois counties that want to split ...

Any actual change to the boundary of Indiana and Illinois would have to be approved by the legislatures of both states, as well as the U.S. Congress, to take effect.