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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on veterans' honor flight and industry meetings

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on social media about welcoming veterans to Washington via an honor flight program and meeting with manufacturing leaders from Illinois on September 16-17, 2025.

Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 17, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Madison County Republicans vice chair: Charlie Kirk championed 'courageous dialogue in the face of hatred'

By C. M. Solomon | Sep 16, 2025

Jennifer Korte, Vice Chair of the Madison County Republicans, said that Charlie Kirk's assassination was a tragic attack on his life and the free speech he passionately upheld, describing it as a betrayal of the nation's foundational truths.

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.

Edwardsville residents paid 44th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 16, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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...

Rep. Mike Bost addresses veterans’ bills, Charlie Kirk vigil, and NIH funding changes

By C. M. Davis | Sep 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 15-16, covering House debates on veterans' bills, attending a vigil for Charlie Kirk after his assassination, and responding to NIH's decision to halt grants for research using aborted fetal tissue

House subcommittee examines use of artificial intelligence in veterans' healthcare

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 15, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered remarks at an oversight hearing focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modernizing healthcare for...

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.

Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 15, 2025

Alton residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Collinsville residents paid 46th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 15, 2025

Collinsville residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 14-20

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Metro East this week.

Mike Bost highlights auto industry talks, border policy stance, and agriculture award

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 12-14, highlighting meetings with auto dealers, his support for border legislation, and recognition by an agricultural group.

Mike Bost highlights National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and pays tribute to Jim Edgar

By C. M. Davis | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on September 14 about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, meetings with disability employment advocates, and mourning former Governor Jim Edgar's passing.

Mike Bost discusses auto industry, immigration bill, and biofuel support in recent statements

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost detailed meetings with automobile dealers, advocated stricter immigration enforcement measures, and celebrated an award recognizing his support of Southern Illinois agriculture between September 12-14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost highlights trucking week, disability advocacy meetings, and Jim Edgar's passing

By C. M. Davis | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on September 14 about launching National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, meeting disability advocacy groups such as Challenge Unlimited and SourceAmerica, and mourning former Governor Jim Edgar's death.

Home sales in Madison County during week ending Sept. 6

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 13, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

Madison County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 13, 2025

Madison County residents paid approximately $4.1 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in July.

Fairview Heights residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11

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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on veterans' honor flight and industry meetings

Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

Madison County Republicans vice chair: Charlie Kirk championed 'courageous dialogue in the face of hatred'

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

Edwardsville residents paid 44th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

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

Rep. Mike Bost addresses veterans’ bills, Charlie Kirk vigil, and NIH funding changes

House subcommittee examines use of artificial intelligence in veterans' healthcare

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

Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Collinsville residents paid 46th-largest sum per muncipality in July

Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 14-20

Mike Bost highlights auto industry talks, border policy stance, and agriculture award

Mike Bost highlights National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and pays tribute to Jim Edgar

Mike Bost discusses auto industry, immigration bill, and biofuel support in recent statements

Rep. Mike Bost highlights trucking week, disability advocacy meetings, and Jim Edgar's passing

Home sales in Madison County during week ending Sept. 6

Madison County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

Fairview Heights residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Sept. 11

Madison County Republicans vice chair: Charlie Kirk championed 'courageous dialogue in the face of hatred'

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