G.H. Merritt explains that under the U.S. Constitution, you need approval from both the state legislature and Congress for ...

The Illinois attorney general has said he doesn't believe it is legal or possible for counties to join another state.

Each county in Illinois also has a sheriff. The sheriff is an elected position, and sheriffs serve a four-year term. Cook ...

INDIANAPOLIS — On Jan. 14, 2025, Indiana House Republicans outlined their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session, including creating a commission to possibly add several Illinois counties ...

The Trump administration on Thursday sued the city of Chicago and state of Illinois for allegedly interfering with ...

Texas, is introducing legislation to protect Texas from interference from the federal government in its efforts to build a ...

The lawsuit comes as Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is expected to testify before the House Oversight Committee next month.

President Trump’s Justice Department sued the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago and local officials Thursday over laws creating a sanctuary city. Accusing the officials of impeding ...

He called the bill a "stunt" and Indiana a "low-wage state." Indiana House Speaker ... discuss if it is advisable to redraw the Illinois-Indiana border, allowing Illinois counties to join Indiana.