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Which Metro East area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Nov. 10?

By B. W. Aviles | Nov 7, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Nov. 10.

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Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and calls for end to government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform this week to address both a fatal accident involving Coles County officials and ongoing effects of a federal government shutdown impacting aviation workers nationwide.

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Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and federal shutdown impacts

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform on October 30-31 to address both a fatal car accident involving local officials in Coles County and ongoing challenges posed by a federal government shutdown for Illinois residents—including unpaid air...

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Schmidt criticizes new energy bill and tax burden after fall veto session

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

The fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly ended with limited progress on tax relief for residents, according to State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia).

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Which ex-Metro East area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Nov. 3?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

The week starting Monday, Nov. 3 will feature action from these former Metro East area high school stars.

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Schmidt opposes Senate Bill 25 over concerns about rising energy costs

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 30, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt voted against Senate Bill 25, an energy bill recently passed in the Illinois House.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt names Hartmann Turf & Tractor business of the month

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 28, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has recognized Hartmann Turf & Tractor as his “Business of the Month” for October.

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Which high school alumni from Metro East area will play in games during the week starting Monday, Oct. 27?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 24, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 27, these former Metro East area high school athletes will be in action.

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Senator Erica Harriss schedules traveling office hours across Illinois’s 56th District

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 20, 2025

The office of State Senator Erica Harriss will conduct traveling office hours throughout the 56th District from November 4 to November 6, 2025.

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Schmidt invites local veterans to roundtable discussion on October 27

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) will host a Veterans Roundtable meeting on October 27 at the American Legion Post 485 in Dupo.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Metro East area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 20?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 17, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Oct. 20 will feature these former Metro East area high school athletes.

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Mike Bost comments on Trump’s actions during government shutdown and posthumous award for Charlie Kirk

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost addressed recent actions by President Trump during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 14-16, 2025.

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Elik responds as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence for corruption

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 14, 2025

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.

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SIU School of Dental Medicine offers free dental care for veterans on November 13

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 14, 2025

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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Rep. Amy Elik visits Braidwood Nuclear Plant during refueling preparations

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

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

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

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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Which ex-high school athletes from Metro East area will compete in the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school athletes will be competing in the week starting Monday, Oct. 13.

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Critics cite recent crimes in debate over Illinois sanctuary state policies

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have come under criticism from some officials who argue that these measures have left families vulnerable and allowed violent offenders to remain free.

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Who are the former Metro East high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

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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.