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Manns: 'My door is always open. I encourage the public to call me'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 8, 2023

The Village of Grafton City Council welcomed a new sheriff to the community during a recent meeting.

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DeVore: ‘The Illinois Supreme Court has temporarily blocked the Pritzker No-Bond SAFE-T Act’

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 3, 2023

Greenville attorney Tom DeVore, the 2022 GOP candidate for state attorney general, is celebrating the Illinois Supreme Court’s temporary stay of the SAFE-T Act which was set to take effect on Jan. 1.

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Judge rules on St. Clair County SAFE-T Act challenge

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 3, 2023

St. Clair County was granted a stay on enforcement of the SAFE-T Act just before a statewide stay was announced.

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2 Belleville police officers promoted to lieutenant

By Metro East Sun Report | Jan 1, 2023

The City of Belleville recently made a few changes to their police and fire departments.

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Meier: ‘This is why electing judges that are both fair and impartial to the bench is so important to me’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 30, 2022

State Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) applauds the effort by Kankakee County Chief Judge Thomas W. Cunnington in overturning key portions of the Safe-T Act that allow for cashless bail.

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DeVore on Raoul's comments regarding SAFE-T Act: ‘Once again Attorney General Raoul is outright lying to the people of the State of Illinois’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 29, 2022

Greenville attorney Tom DeVore, the 2022 GOP candidate for Attorney General, is criticizing Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

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Sanders: ‘Taking away the card from these athletes will mean that their parent will have to obtain a FOID card’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 27, 2022

Illinois Federation for Outdoor Resources (IFOR) Vice President Glenn Sanders is questioning the limitations HB5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act will have on high school trapshooting teams.

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Madison County Board resolution: ‘HB5855 Protect Illinois Communities Act is a violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 24, 2022

The Madison County Board voted on a resolution to not enforce HB5855, the Protect Illinois Communities Act, if passed.

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Korte on gun bill: ‘This legislation would make it illegal for adults ages 18-20 to hunt alone’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 22, 2022

GOP activist and former House of Representatives candidate Jennifer Korte is bashing sweeping gun control legislation that will soon see a vote on the House floor.

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Piasa Armory: ‘Have you talked to your Illinois legislator and told them to oppose this unconstitutional mess?’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 21, 2022

An Alton-based gun shop is calling on gun owners to contact their legislators regarding HB5855 Protect Illinois Communities Act.

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'We acted and made concerted efforts to ensure that we have the best possible lease available': Developers discuss New Broadview project agreement

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 18, 2022

The East St. Louis city council recently discussed an agreement on lease terms with a developer in the village.

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Plummer: 'Scott and his family are in my prayers'

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 16, 2022

In a Dec. 9 Facebook post, Sen Scott Plummer announced the death of Sen. Scott M. Bennett and shared his condolences.

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Plummer: ‘The 2nd Amendment is a cornerstone of our freedoms’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 8, 2022

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is criticizing what he deems an obviously unconstitutional push to outlaw many types of firearms and accessories currently legal in Illinois.

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Korte: ’This legislation also targets normal citizens’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 1, 2022

GOP activist and former candidate Jennifer Korte is sounding the alarm on the Truth In Politics Act recently filed by Rep. Denyse Wang Stoneback (D-Skokie).

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Plummer: ‘We must reform the Illinois Republican Party and affiliated organizations’

By Metro East Sun Report | Dec 1, 2022

As the Republican Party struggles to have a meaningful voice in Illinois state politics, some members who are in office are saying it’s time for the party to step back and review what it is doing.

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Schmidt: 'We are headed to financial insolvency if we continue to ignore the financial realities facing our state

By Metro East Sun Report | Nov 30, 2022

Incoming state representative for the 114th District Kevin Schmidt is pushing back on Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s rosy projection of the state’s budget shortfall.

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Meier: 'I was honored to take part in the Blessing of the Hunters at Whispering Pines in Clinton County'

By Metro East Sun Report | Nov 30, 2022

State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Highland) shared information regarding his attendance at the "Blessing of the Hunters" event in a Facebook post published on Monday.

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Plummer: ‘HB5850 is a direct attack on the right to free speech’

By Metro East Sun Report | Nov 29, 2022

State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is criticizing what he and others say is an attempt by Illinois Democrats to muzzle political opponents.

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Collinsville finance director on proposed 2023 budget: 'This was an overall approach to get it back to the priorities'

By Metro East Sun Report | Nov 29, 2022

The Collinsville City Council recently discussed the City's 2023 budget and held a public hearing.

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Halbrook: St. Clair County is 'historically slow in getting election results in a timely manner and this election was no exception'

By Metro East Sun Report | Nov 27, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is calling out St. Clair County for delaying the return of election results in comparison to the other 102 counties in Illinois.