Metro East Sun

Rep. Mike Bost, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 12th district, shared a series of tweets highlighting his engagements and acknowledgments. Bost has been a congressional representative since 2015, following his tenure in the Illinois House of Representatives and the Jackson County Board.

On May 6, 2025, Rep. Bost expressed gratitude on National Nurses Day by thanking nursing professionals for their dedication to caring for the sick and vulnerable. He mentioned having nurses in his family, including his aunt Mary Lou Roberts. "As we celebrate National Nurses Day, I want to thank all the nursing professionals who step up day in and day out to care for the sick and vulnerable in our communities. I know how special these folks are because I have nurses in my own family."

Later that day, he highlighted the Veterans Honor Flight program, which transports veterans to Washington D.C., allowing them to visit memorials dedicated to their service. Bost welcomed a flight from Southern Illinois on this occasion. "If you haven’t heard of the Veterans Honor Flight program, it’s remarkable."

On May 7, 2025, Rep. Bost announced the runners-up of this year’s Congressional Art Competition: Jianna, Zoie, Kennedy, and Aeilohni. He congratulated them on their impressive submissions chosen by an independent panel of artists and teachers across various disciplines."I’m proud to announce the runners-up in this year’s Congressional Art Competition: Jianna, Zoie, Kennedy, and Aeilohni."

Mike Bost was born in Murphysboro, Illinois in 1960 where he currently resides.