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Mike Bost addresses attack on Charlie Kirk and marks September 11 anniversary

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted about the attack and death of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10-11, 2025, while also honoring those lost during September 11th commemorations.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Madison County during week ending Sept. 20

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Madison County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Mike Bost addresses tax cuts, education policy, and veterans' advocacy in recent statements

By C. M. Davis | Sep 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted several updates between September 8-10, 2025 about his role in passing middle-class tax cuts under President Trump’s administration; federal opposition to state-level tuition policies for undocumented residents; and an award...

Jersey County taxpayers give $46,002 in County Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 10, 2025

In July, Jersey County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Chairman Bost secures major Transition Assistance Program reforms in defense authorization bill

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which includes significant changes to the Transition...

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Which ex-high school standouts from Metro East area will play on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 10, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 13.

$154,622 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Jersey County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Critics highlight mismanagement under Governor Pritzker as key issues mount

By C. M. Davis | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections has not been able to calculate recidivism rates since 2022, according to a recent report by WGN.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Metro East area will play on Friday, Sept. 12?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 9, 2025

This former Metro East area high school athlete are set to compete on Friday, Sept. 12.

Madison County taxpayers give approximately $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 8, 2025

In July, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rep. Bost on fentanyl crisis: We must 'hold Chinese producers and officials accountable for the spread of illicit fentanyl'

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois has expressed his support for the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, stating that it will hold producers accountable and protect communities from opioids.

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.

Elik and Harriss host job fair in Alton with strong community turnout

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 8, 2025

A job fair organized by State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss took place at the Scott Bibb Center in Alton, attracting hundreds of job seekers.

Mike Bost highlights legislative actions and community events in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost shared recent legislative votes supporting energy security measures alongside meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025; he also congratulated Marion’s Market Street Music Conservatory Adult...

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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Who are the ex-high school stars from Metro East area competing on Thursday, Sept. 11?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 8, 2025

Thursday, Sept. 11 will feature competition from these former Metro East area high school standouts.

$62,122 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 8, 2025

In July, Jersey County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 7-13

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 7, 2025

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

St. Clair County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By R. M. Minor | Sep 6, 2025

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 used the largest share of its debt limit in St. Clair County during fiscal year 2024, at 165.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

St. Clair County collects $33,320 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 6, 2025

In July, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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