Undaunted by the logistics, Indiana Republican state legislators are inviting counties in downstate Illinois to cut ties with the “Land of Lincoln” and join the Hoosier state. That may seem like the stuff of coffeeshop debates,

Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action would face roadblocks on the Illinois side, which would prevent a border

Indiana is experiencing a higher number of bird flu cases, with 98 confirmed cases since 2022, while Illinois has reported a devastating outbreak at a farm, leading to a 150-day quarantine and significant economic impact.

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.

Eastern Illinois faces the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles after Macy McGlone scored 20 points in Eastern Illinois' 100-46 win over the Morehead State Eagles.

Eastern Illinois hosts the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles after Nakyel Shelton scored 38 points in Eastern Illinois' 73-66 loss to the Morehead State Eagles.

Willard is in his third season at Maryland with a 53-35 overall record and a 23-26 mark in Big Ten play with the Terrapins. Maryland reached the NCAA Tournament Round of 32 in Willard’s first season, but went 16-17 and missed the tournament last year. He has a 1-3 record against Indiana.

Brodey Ian Murbarger, 24, was arrested Wednesday, October 8, 2020, in the 2014 murder of 15-year-old Megan Nichols whose body was found nearly three years ago in a shallow grave in southeastern Illinois.

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 ...

Dalton Banks had 21 points in Illinois State's 85-81 victory over Indiana State on Tuesday night. Banks shot 6 of 7 from the field and 7 of 8 from the free-throw line for the Redbirds (12-8, 4-5 Missouri Valley Conference).

No, it wasn't fiscal responsibility or more transparency regarding health care costs; it was a measure that would create a commission that would "embrace" those counties in Illinois that would want become part of Indiana. More: 'A low-wage state': How Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker responded to Indiana's secession bill

The Indiana Hoosiers suffer a second consecutive blowout loss, this time at home against Indiana. It gets heated in the closing minutes.