Illinois counties, including Madison, Calhoun and Clinton, voted to leave the state because some voters said state laws favor Chicago residents.

Edgar and Clark County are two of 33 in Illinois where voters approved the non-binding referendum for “separating from the city of Chicago to form a new state and seek admission as such subject ...

”Rural Illinois counties align more with Indiana’s policies as far as political and cultural issues.” Call IndyStar reporter John Tuohy at 317-444-6418. Email at john.tuohy@indystar.com and ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill to invite Illinois counties into the Hoosier State. The House voted to concur with the Senate version on April 17. House Enrolled Act 1008 now ...

An Illinois watchdog group is calling for an investigation into the Rochester Public Library. Here's what you need to know.

Gov. Mike Braun signed House Enrolled Act 1008 into law on May 1. Here's how the Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission will work.

Indiana's Senate has passed a bill to create the "Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission" to redraw state lines and absorb 33 rural Illinois counties that want to split from Chicago and ...

With many county public defender offices pushed to the limits throughout Illinois, state lawmakers are moving forward on legislation to create a statewide public defender office.

INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana lawmakers have passed a bill to invite Illinois counties into the Hoosier State. The House voted to concur with the Senate version on April 17. House Enrolled Act 1008 now ...