Mike Bost highlights Columbus Day, Middle East hostages, and academy nomination deadline
Rep. Mike Bost shared posts on Columbus Day celebrations, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and an approaching deadline for Military Service Academy nominations on October 13 and 14, 2025.
Elik responds as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence for corruption
State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement after former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began serving a 7.5-year sentence for corruption in a federal prison in West Virginia.
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.
- Madison County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August
- Family and kids events lineup in Metro East for Oct. 12-18
- St. Clair County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August
- Mike Bost addresses government shutdown impact and Naval Academy anniversary
- $158,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Jersey County
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.
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Senator Harriss seeks veterans’ stories for state capitol Veterans Day display
State Senator Erica Harriss is inviting Illinois residents to submit photos and stories of veterans for a display at the Illinois State Capitol.
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Metro East Sun Publication Area Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 4 H-2A approvals in 2024
All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Rep. Amy Elik previews legislative priorities ahead of Illinois Veto Session
State Representative Amy Elik has provided an update ahead of the upcoming Veto Session in Illinois, outlining several legislative issues that may be discussed.
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Rep. Mike Bost addresses shutdown and U.S. Naval Academy anniversary in recent posts
Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on his office's status during the government shutdown and commemorated the U.S. Naval Academy's 180th anniversary in a series of posts dated October 9 and 10, 2025.
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Cahokia Heights plans infrastructure upgrades; Rep. Schmidt highlights legislative session and public safety
The City of Cahokia Heights plans to complete over 80 repair and replacement projects on sewer lines and lift stations by the end of 2026.
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Madison County residents pay $320,336 in County Sales Tax in August
In August, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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How many H-2A petitions made by Metro East Sun publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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Chairman Bost urges action as government shutdown threatens veteran services
House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) joined other House Republican leaders to call for an end to the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing its impact on veterans and servicemembers.
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Metro East Sun publication area sees 48 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Manufacturing industry during 2024
All 48 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.
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St. Clair County residents pay $531,786 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in August
In August, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.
