Should Iowa annex Illinois counties? State proposal to consider adjusting border – KCRG (Cedar Rapids, IA)

Earl Thompson, owner of Galena Roasters, has called the community home for 30 years.“Iowa property taxes are lower. I think a lot of people complain that Illinois politics is dominated by Chicago. I understand what they’re saying as far as representation,” Thompson said.
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Deb
3 months ago

Are IL Democrats blind? Counties in IL want to be annexed into surrounding states. Maybe IL government needs to represent all IL citizens, not just the left, criminals, and illegals.

Mark F
3 months ago

There is no way Illinois will willingly give up population to another state. Illinois is currently facing the loss of one seat in the House of Representatives if current population losses continue.

Hello, Indiana!
3 months ago

By the time MO, IA and IN get done luring willing residents and their property from IL, it will consist of Cook and the collar counties only. Wouldn’t that be something?

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