Indiana lawmakers propose state absorb disgruntled Illinois counties

Published January 17, 2025 1:47pm ET



(The Center Square) – Some Indiana lawmakers have taken steps to absorb the Illinois counties that have voted to leave the state. 

Last election, seven Illinois counties joined more than 20 others to greenlight a proposal to explore splitting from the state. Madison County in the Metro East became the first nonrural county to pass the referendum. 

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