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Amy Elik earns perfect voting record from NFIB and Illinois Chamber

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik has earned a perfect 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This rating underscores Elik’s commitment to advocating for pro-business policies and fostering a favorable environment for businesses in Illinois.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt donates August pay raise to Cahokia Community Basket

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of August to Cahokia Community Basket in the form of a food donation. Schmidt has consistently donated each month's pay raise to different local food pantries or non-profit organizations throughout his district since voting against the legislative pay raise last year.

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12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of Q2

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

There were 12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of the second quarter of 2024.

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Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee met Aug. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

Will County Stormwater Management Planning Committee met Thursday, Aug. 22

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City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 21

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Aug. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Aug. 1

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Aug. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, Aug. 1

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City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of Collinsville City Council will meet Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Collinsville City Council will meet Tuesday, Aug. 27

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City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Aug. 22

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City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Aug. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 21

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met July 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, July 31

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City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

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Schmidt announces Coffee Talk event in Mascoutah

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced another Coffee Talk event, this time in Mascoutah. The event provides constituents an opportunity to engage with Rep. Schmidt in a relaxed and personal setting.

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Schmidt discusses legislative efforts on senior support environmental protection economic development

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

I hope everyone is staying busy and cool as summer winds down. I’ve been keeping busy and want to update you. This week, I’ll discuss what I’ve been doing, seniors, economic development, the environment, the DuQuoin State Fair, and what’s next.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt reflects on successful job fair

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

“I’m thrilled to share that our recent job fair was a fantastic success,” said Rep. Kevin Schmidt. “It was incredible to see so many local businesses and job seekers come together for such an important event.”

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling on mid-cycle ballot access changes

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a Sangamon County judge’s ruling, which halts the Democrats’ plan to change ballot access rules in the middle of an election cycle.

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Rep. Amy Elik hosts senior fraud protection seminar in Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will collaborate with an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at Meridian Village next week. The seminar aims to educate seniors on how to protect themselves from fraud.