A bill that would allow Indiana lawmakers to explore welcoming Illinois counties who wish to secede from their state is headed to the governor’s desk.

Democrats’ panic over what they stand for and whether they can credibly compete beyond the bluest states is already erupting ...

Indiana is taking a first step toward a rather unlikely effort to amend its border and acquire parts of Illinois, as Illinois officials remain reluctant to approve the measure.

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