(4-20-25) 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.
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker
“It’s also, frankly, too easy to let partisanship and regional differences divide us.The idea that some place in Illinois wants to kick out another place in Illinois should not be on the ballot. It shouldn’t be something that’s part of a lexicon and discussion of politicians. We’re one state.”
Loret Newlin, director/coordinator of Illinois Separation Referendum
“One group wants to form a new state and would not be interested in joining Indiana. A second group would prefer to join Indiana or Missouri. The third group doesn’t care, they just want to separate from the state (Illinois).”
Bill to invite Illinois counties to join Indiana passes
House Bill 1008-Indiana-Illinois boundary adjustment commission
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