Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, serving Illinois’ 12th district in the U.S. Congress, has made statements on social policies and public safety concerns via social media. Engaging with issues related to state legislation and local incidents, Bost—who has been in office since succeeding Gerald Hawkins in 2015—continues to voice his positions on these matters to his constituents.

On April 21, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost addressed the policies regarding transgender athletes in Illinois, asserting, "It’s flat-out wrong for Pritzker and the Illinois Democrats to let biological boys compete in girls’ sports and use their restrooms. Their radical laws are unfair and put our daughters at risk. That’s why I helped pass the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, and why". He emphasized the perceived risks of current policies and his legislative actions.

In a subsequent statement on the same day, he shared a news link further highlighting the ongoing discourse in the state, writing, "Illinois trans athlete policy brewing conflict within state". This points to continuing debates and conflicts related to the policy.

On April 22, 2025, Bost turned his focus to another issue affecting Illinois, highlighting concerns over antisemitism. He conveyed statistical data from the Anti-Defamation League, noting, "According to the Anti-Defamation League, antisemitism is on the rise in Illinois, with over 335 incidents reported in 2024 – a 59% increase. That includes 79 incidents on college campuses, ranking our state 5th nationally for antisemitic confrontations at institutions of". This emphasizes an alarming trend in hate crimes within the state.

Mike Bost, born in Murphysboro, Illinois, has a rich career history, previously serving in the Illinois House of Representatives from 1995 to 2015 and the Jackson County Board from 1984 to 1988. He graduated from the University of Illinois' Certified Firefighter II Academy in 1993.