Hoosiers planning to talk to themselves about Indiana absorbing part of Illinois

Indiana Senate advances bill to absorb Illinois counties seeking secession

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WTVO) — A bill to absorb Illinois counties that wish to secede from the state has advanced to the Indiana Senate floor. A committee advanced House Bill 1008 with a vote of 7-2 on Wednesday. “I’ll just say this: things are better in Indiana then they are in Illinois,” said Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville). “Many residents feel Chicago’s policies do not align with their values. The Indiana General Assembly prides itself on be…

‘Better in Indiana’: Bill to absorb Illinois communities advances to Senate floor

Legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to the Indiana Senate’s floor after a 7-2 committee vote Wednesday. Companion legislation in the Prairie State is already dead, however.

STATEHOUSE: ‘Better in Indiana’: Bill to absorb Illinois communities advances to Senate floor

By: Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic Legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to the Indiana Senate’s floor after a 7-2 committee vote Wednesday. Companion legislation in the Prairie State is already dead, however. “I’ll just say this: things are better in Indiana then they are in Illinois,” said Sen. Continue reading at The Republic News.

'Better in Indiana': Bill to absorb Illinois communities advances to Senate floor • Indiana Capital Chronicle

Sen. Scott Baldwin presents on Illinois secession legislation in committee on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (Leslie Bonilla Muñiz/Indiana Capital Chronicle)Legislation to study the absorption of secessionist Illinois counties heads to the Indiana Senate’s floor after a 7-2 committee vote Wednesday. Companion legislation in the Prairie State is already dead, however. “I’ll just say this: things are better in Indiana then they are in Illinois,” said S…

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“While the concept may seem ambitious and complex, this bill does not enact the transfer itself, but rather creates a structured framework for thorough analysis and planning,” said Indiana state Sen. Scott Baldwin. “It should be important to note, (Illinoisans) initiated this conversation. They have all asked to be a part of this.”

Hoosiers planning to talk to themselves about Indiana absorbing part of Illinois

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.