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City of Belleville Finance Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

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City of Belleville Finance Committee met Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 9

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St. Clair County residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 12, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid just under $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in July.

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Prairie State Taxes: Belleville residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 12, 2025

Belleville residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Kevin Schmidt joins ABDI tour and recognizes award recipient at Grey Eagle Distributors

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) joined the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) for a tour of a distributorship.

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Mike Bost reflects on Charlie Kirk’s legacy and commemorates September 11 anniversary

By C. M. Davis | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media on September 11-12, 2025 to honor Charlie Kirk's contributions to Illinois politics and reflect on the continuing significance of the September 11 attacks.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt announces mobile office hours and job fair amid criticism of state policies

By C. M. Davis | Sep 12, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a series of upcoming events and addressed several issues facing Illinois residents in his latest update.

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Mike Bost honors Charlie Kirk and reflects on September 11 anniversary

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted tributes for Charlie Kirk and marked the anniversary of September 11 with reflections on national memory and defense legislation between September 11-12, 2025

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O'Fallon residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 11, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid just under $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Rep. Amy Elik issues statement on assassination of Charlie Kirk

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has issued a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 11, 2025

Jersey County residents paid $469,755 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in July.

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How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending Sept. 20?

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 11, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Illinois lawmakers introduce resolution honoring late conservative leader Charlie Kirk

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), along with Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15) and Darin LaHood (IL-18), has introduced a House resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a conservative leader and Illinois native who was...

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Illinois House Republicans mark anniversary of September 11 attacks

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

On September 11, 2025, Illinois House Republicans issued a statement marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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 former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 10, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.