(Terrence Antonio James/Chicago Tribune ... the GOP contended the political gerrymandering of maps violated a state constitutional requirement that districts be “compact” and that elections ...

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 heads ...

A bill that would allow Indiana lawmakers to explore welcoming Illinois counties who wish to secede from their state is headed to the governor’s desk.