The counties, which are largely in central and southern Illinois, have expressed frustration by the “dominance” of Chicago in Cook County, a Democrat stronghold. The population of Illinois is ...

House Bill 1008 from Republican House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to study how 33 Illinois counties could ...

The "secessionist" counties in Illinois are in the southern part of the state, with many bordering Indiana. This one-third of counties comprise only 6.6% of the Illinois population, and only 4% of ...

Applicants must reside in — or immediate family must farm in — one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by FCI. Recipients will receive $1,250 for the fall 2025 semester and ...

Applicants must reside in — or immediate family must farm in — one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by FCI. Recipients will receive $1,250 for the fall 2025 semester and $1,250 ...

Huston filed the bill following 2024 elections where a handful of Illinois counties voted by referenda to secede from the state. In total, 33 counties in more southern, rural parts of Illinois ...