Fairview Heights responsible for 47th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January
Fairview Heights residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in January.
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Legislative Updates and Community Engagement
Representative Kevin Schmidt shared, "I’m pleased to share that eight of my cosponsored bills successfully passed the House and are moving on to the Senate."Schmidt invites the community to engage with him at the "Coffee and Conversation" event, emphasizing the importance of direct feedback from residents.Regarding the passage of HB 4350, the Child Abuse Notice Act, Schmidt stated, "This legislation...aims to raise awareness about child abuse and provide essential resources for reporting such incidents."Schmidt highlighted his commitment to supporting women and...
Administrative Professionals Day: A Time to Appreciate Their Hard Work
On April 24, 2024, Administrative Professionals Day is being celebrated to honor the dedication and hard work of the individuals who play a crucial role in keeping offices functioning smoothly.In recognition of this important day, a heartfelt message was shared, "Thank you to all administrative professionals." This simple yet powerful expression of gratitude acknowledges the valuable contributions made by administrative professionals in various workplaces.Furthermore, special appreciation was extended to two individuals, Tina and Emma, with a message that read, "Thanks...
- Illinois Secretary Of State Eases Online Notarization Process
- Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Mascoutah Food Pantry
- Rep. Schmidt Legislation Supports Women and Families
- Attention Employers! Join Rep. Schmidt for a Free Jobs Fair
- Sen. Harriss Takes Part in Community Shred Event and Clean Up Day
Happy Earth Day!
On April 22, 2024, the world celebrates Earth Day with a strong message of environmental awareness and action. The day serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of preserving our planet for future generations.In a statement, an unknown individual expressed, "Happy Earth Day! Today is a great reminder that we need to do the work to keep our planet healthy." The sentiment underscores the collective responsibility we all share in safeguarding the environment.Encouraging active participation, the same source highlighted, "You can get involved by recycling, cleaning up...
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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OPINION: News Outlets Withdraw Stories on Justin Beaton Case
In a surprising turn of events, news outlets have made the decision to retract and withdraw their previously published stories on the Justin Beaton Racine, WI 2016 teacher case.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Catholic Vote president: Edwardsville school district’s gender neutral bathrooms are ‘more insane policies being instituted in our public schools’
Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said Edwardsville School District’s decision to spend $6.8 million on gender neutral bathrooms is one of many “insane policies being instituted” in public school systems.
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State Sen. Plummer: Pritzker in ‘crass spin mod’ over release of ‘monster’ who stabbed eleven year-old boy to death
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) slammed Governor J.B. Pritzker for supporting the early prison release of a man who stabbed an eleven year-old Chicago boy to death and critically wounded his mother.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Illinois Representative Updates on Mobile Office Hours, Taxation, and Women Leaders
Representative from Illinois will be hosting mobile office hours in Hartford on March 20 to assist constituents with state agency issues. In a press conference, the representative expressed the need for less taxation in the state to enhance competitiveness. The representative's district office is also offering free solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming celestial event on April 8, 2024.Recently, the representative honored Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates at the Emerging Women Leaders conference for their contributions to female leadership. The two women were recognized...
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Legislator Provides Updates on Key Issues in Springfield
Illinois State Representative, Mar 15 2024 - This week in Springfield, a range of important issues were addressed, and key updates were shared by State Representative Meier. Among the highlights were the welcoming of FFA students and agricultural leaders to the Capitol for Ag Day, where Representative Meier expressed the significance of agriculture and even distributed cases of Ski to the FFA members.Reflecting on the importance of agriculture, Meier shared, "It’s always wonderful to talk about the importance of agriculture and see our future leaders in...