The goal of the commission is to explore taking counties from Illinois ... form a new state and would not be interested in joining Indiana," Newlin said. "A second group would prefer to join Indiana ...

Thirty-three Illinois counties have held non-binding referendums saying they don't want ... state.” Newlin also said that Illinois secessionists are divided on the topic. "One group wants to ...

She later told the Daily Herald that 68 Illinois counties have either voted for ... regarding people’s rights and the ability to form a new state. “I’m just wildly optimistic about our ...

As of Tuesday, the new ... both our state and the country as a whole through his unique perspective as a Native writer who has lived across the U.S. but has found a home here in Illinois ...

It’s going to be a direct tax on workers and employers in Illinois,” Finley told the Center Square. Finley said the measure would take money from employee paychecks to form a new state agency.

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(Chicago Tribune) After a 27-month search, the Illinois Capital Development Board unanimously chose the former Sherman House Hotel site for its new state government center. The project would place ...

The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in the project to attract global investment and create new jobs. The state is counting on Rivian’s $120 million investment in ...

SUMNER, Wash. — Drivers need to be aware of new changes coming to State Route 167, especially if you use the HOV lane. New signs and cameras are already being installed as part of a new toll system.

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The measles outbreak centered in northwest Texas grew to 683 cases and spread to three new counties on Friday, according to health officials. The latest update from the Texas Department of State ...