By: Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Discussions on a bill that could prompt nearly three-dozen Illinois counties to secede — and instead become part of Indiana — will continue in the Senate after House lawmakers approved the proposal 69-25 on Thursday.

One Democratic lawmaker questioned whether the bill opens the door for some Indiana counties to move to Illinois. By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle INDIANAPOLIS — A bill that could help Indiana absorb nearly three-dozen Illinois counties breezed through committee Monday — although a border shakeup appears unlikely.

INDIANAPOLIS—Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston announced support for a bill establishing a bi-state commission to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border, citing secession votes in 33

INDIANAPOLIS - The Indiana House of Representatives have advanced legislation to look at adjusting Indiana's border to welcome Illinois counties that have voted to secede from their state. House Bill 1008 would establish the Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission to explore the advantages of redrawing state lines.

A legislative proposal in Indiana that seeks to establish a commission for absorbing 33 Illinois counties that have expressed

This quaint Illinois town is known for its rich Amish culture, the unique "Hippie Memorial," and as the birthplace of the creator of the Raggedy Ann dolls.

Illinois Republican Rep. Brad Halbrook has introduced House ... at in the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. But proponents of secession argue that particularly in states with massive urban centers like Chicago, that balance has been thrown in the ...

An Indiana House committee has approved House Bill 1008, sponsored by Speaker Todd Huston, to establish an Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission, which would be tasked with researching the possibility of redrawing the states' boundaries.

An Indiana bill would set up a commission to evaluate changing the state’s boundary with Illinois to welcome counties who have approved exploring seceding from the Land of Lincoln.

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 Hoosiers if the two neighbors collaborated on ways to upgrade school buildings,

A bill aiming to explore the possibility of a land exchange between Illinois and Indiana took a step closer to reality in the Indiana legislature.

The InterContinental Indianapolis, a luxury hotel at the heart of downtown, is opening Monday to transform the historic Illinois Building into a modern retreat while preserving its elegance.