
State Sen. Plummer on Chicago ICE protests: Democrats 'do not want the rule of law enforced'
Jason Plummer, a state senator from Illinois, alleged that Democratic leadership instructed police to abandon federal agents during an incident in Brighton Park.
2024: How much was spent on football teams from Madison County
Madison County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.
- Sen. Belt authors bill in Illinois Senate to expand transit-oriented development powers
- Mike Bost comments on Trump’s actions during government shutdown and posthumous award for Charlie Kirk
- Mike Bost highlights Trump actions and shutdown dispute in recent posts
- Senator Erica Harriss hosts appreciation event for Metro East first responders
- Mike Bost highlights Columbus Day, Middle East hostages, and academy nomination deadline
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SIU School of Dental Medicine offers free dental care for veterans on November 13
The Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine will hold its Annual Veterans Dental Care Day on November 13, 2025.
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Illinois lawmakers respond to summer electricity rate spikes with proposed energy policy changes
Illinois residents experienced higher electricity bills this summer due to prolonged heat and increased demand, which put pressure on the state’s energy grid.
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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in August
Jersey County residents paid $489,259 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in August.
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Columbus Day marked as celebration of Italian-American heritage
Initially established to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492, Columbus Day has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage.
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Madison County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August
Madison County residents paid just over $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in August.
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Family and kids events lineup in Metro East for Oct. 12-18
Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Metro East this week.
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St. Clair County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
St. Clair County residents paid just over $3.6 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in August.
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Mike Bost addresses government shutdown impact and Naval Academy anniversary
Rep. Mike Bost posted updates on October 9 and 10, 2025 about his efforts during the government shutdown—including continued constituent services—and celebrated the United States Naval Academy's anniversary.
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$158,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Jersey County
In August, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Rep. Amy Elik visits Braidwood Nuclear Plant during refueling preparations
State Representative Amy Elik visited the Braidwood Nuclear Plant in Will County as it prepares for a scheduled refueling of one of its two units.