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.

The bill was originally proposed by Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, who said more than 30 counties in Illinois have voted to secede since 2020.

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

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 ...

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.

A companion bill authorizing Illinois to participate in the border adjustment commission ... want to consider separating from Chicago's Cook County to form a new state. But that doesn't ...

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

"But those of us who live outside Cook County know we aren't and ... Huston's proposal for Illinois counties to join Indiana was a surprise to the organizers pushing for secession across the border.