A new study of Illinois' 102 counties has found that a pair from west-central Illinois rank among the 35 poorest in the state ...

Several counties switched places from 2024’s ranking, which named Alexander, Pulaski, Jackson, McDonough, Franklin, Gallatin, ...

In recent years, 33 Illinois counties have said they've had it with the state, and have voted to secede — or leave Illinois altogether. Now, an Indiana bill is looking to capitalize on all of that ...

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 to the state ...