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Kevin Schmidt schedules mobile office hours for Freeburg residents on October 9

By C. M. Davis | Oct 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will hold Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9.

Kevin Schmidt serves as 'Principal for the Day' at Cahokia middle school

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 7, 2025

Last week, Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt served as “Principal for the Day” at Wirth/Parks Middle School in Cahokia.

St. Clair County Education: 16,956 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.7% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as white.

Chairman Bost criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown effects on veteran services

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) criticized Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that it disrupts key support and services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.

Rep. Mike Bost comments on government shutdown and Israel attack anniversary

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted several statements on X in early October 2025 addressing the government shutdown's impact on military pay and marking two years since a major attack by Hamas on Israel.

Rep. Mike Bost addresses government shutdown and international issues in October 2025 posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted a series of statements on X in early October 2025 about the government shutdown, U.S. military pay, and the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 68.4% of Madison County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 68.4% of students enrolled in Madison County school districts identified as white.

Family and kids events this week in Metro East: Oct. 5-11

By T. L. Boudreaux | Oct 6, 2025

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

2,244 white students enrolled in Jersey County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 5, 2025

In Jersey County school districts, 2,244 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie Cardiovascular welcomes Rece Portell as physician assistant in O’Fallon

By B. J. Marshall | Oct 5, 2025

Prairie Cardiovascular has announced the addition of Rece Portell, PA-C, to its O’Fallon team.

Neurologist Dr. Roula al-Dahhak joins HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care in O’Fallon

By M. R. Molina | Oct 5, 2025

Dr. Roula al-Dahhak, a neurologist with over three decades of clinical experience, has joined HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care - St. Elizabeth’s in O’Fallon, Illinois. Dr. al-Dahhak is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology,...

St. Clair County Education: 12 Pacific Islander students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 4, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 12 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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.