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Rep. Kevin Schmidt invites local veterans to join advisory council

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt is inviting veterans from the 114th District to join his Veterans’ Advisory Council.

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Mike Bost outlines available resources amid partial government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

As of October 1, 2025, many federal government operations have shut down due to the lack of an approved funding resolution. U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed understanding of the frustrations faced by Southern Illinois residents as a result...

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Illinois launches statewide listening tour for new math education plan

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois education officials are seeking public input on a new plan aimed at improving student math performance across the state.

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Who from Metro East area's former high school standouts will play in the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 26, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Sept. 29.

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Schmidt calls for broad approach to lower Illinois energy costs

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 25, 2025

High energy prices remain a concern for families throughout Illinois.

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Illinois lawmakers debate record-high state budget amid calls for transparency

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 24, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the fiscal year 2026 budget for Illinois, which amounts to $55.2 billion, marking an increase of about $2 billion from the previous year and representing what critics say is the largest budget in state history.

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Granite City Works continues steel slab production following federal intervention

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 23, 2025

The decision to continue steel slab production at Granite City Works has been described as a significant development for the Metro East region.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent social media posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19, 2025 regarding new public safety bills in Washington D.C., recognition for veterans under the Trump administration, and a tribute on POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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Which Metro East area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 22 will feature these former Metro East area high school athletes.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights VA backlog reduction and local priorities in recent posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 17–18 on reductions to veterans' benefits backlogs and regional priorities such as Scott Air Force Base's role in Southern Illinois as well as agriculture policy discussions ahead of a new Farm Bill

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Illinois Department of Transportation opens applications for harvest permits

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has begun accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), which are intended to help farmers and agricultural haulers transport crops more efficiently during the fall harvest season.

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Former Governor Jim Edgar remembered for leadership after death at age 79

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 16, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 after battling pancreatic cancer.

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Mike Bost discusses veterans bills, mourns Charlie Kirk’s death, comments on NIH funding

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 15-16 on legislative work supporting veterans’ health care access and reflected on attending a vigil after Charlie Kirk’s assassination while also commenting on changes to NIH funding policy...

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Illinois offers specialty military license plates for veterans across multiple service categories

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 15, 2025

Military license plates are available to Illinois veterans who have served in various branches and campaigns.

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Kevin Schmidt joins ABDI tour and recognizes award recipient at Grey Eagle Distributors

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) joined the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) for a tour of a distributorship.

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Mike Bost honors Charlie Kirk and reflects on September 11 anniversary

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted tributes for Charlie Kirk and marked the anniversary of September 11 with reflections on national memory and defense legislation between September 11-12, 2025

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Which ex-high school athletes from Metro East area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 15, these former Metro East area high school athletes will be in action.

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Schmidt announces mobile office hours for district residents in October

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a series of Mobile Office Hours events in October.

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Mike Bost highlights appropriations vote, firefighter engagement, and choir recognition

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on recent legislative action supporting energy policy, meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025, and celebrated a Southern Illinois choir's selection to perform at the White House this...

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Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation and energy policy

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 4-6, outlining his positions on fentanyl-related sanctions against China, opposition to certain Biden administration energy rules, and suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention...