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New law invites Illinois counties to join Indiana, but chances are 'almost nonexistent,' expert says
Illinois counties, including Madison, Calhoun and Clinton, voted to leave the state because some voters said state laws favor ...
Despite moves by Indiana lawmakers, Illinois’ borders are unlikely to change. Here’s why
Regional animosities have existed in Illinois since before it was admitted to the Union in 1818 as the 21st state, and only ...
Attracting pro sports, voter registration changes among new Indiana laws
A series of new laws will take effect in Indiana on Tuesday, including changes to voter registration even reviewing the state ...
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New commission to review Indiana-Illinois border changes
A number of new laws are set to take effect statewide. Among these is a bill establishing a commission to evaluate the ...
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After missing Sutter & Anderson, how's Illinois football recruiting still doing? Who's TE?
In the heart of the Midwest lied two four-star tight ends, who had ties to the University of Illinois.JC Anderson told me he ...
As tariffs impact NW Indiana fireworks businesses, some look to absorb cost
As the Fourth of July approaches and Illinois residents make their way into Indiana to purchase fireworks ahead of the ...
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Fireworks freedom denied: Illinois 1 of only 3 states still saying ‘no’
While 47 states celebrate freedom with fireworks blazing across the sky, Illinois clings to a 1942 ban that limits autonomy ...
New law sets up commission to review Indiana-Illinois boundary
Over 200 new Indiana laws are set to go into effect next month, including a bill that will set up a commission to review ...
Illinois, Indiana lawmakers respond to Trump announcing U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities
Democrats condemned the president for attacking Iran without seeking congressional authorization, while Republicans supported ...
Elections, education, economic development: New Indiana laws set to go into effect July 1
Mike Braun had a busy first legislative session as Indiana’s governor. As a result of bills filed during the 2025 legislative ...