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City of Edwardsville City Council met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 19

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent posts

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 19, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19 about new public safety bills affecting Washington D.C., praised a Trump administration move for veterans, and marked POW/MIA Recognition Day as committee chairman.

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Who among former Metro East area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

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Mike Bost highlights VA progress, Air Force milestone, agriculture meeting in recent posts

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 17-18 about reductions in VA backlogs, recognition for Scott Air Force Base on the Air Force's anniversary, and discussions with agricultural leaders regarding upcoming legislation.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights VA backlog reduction and local priorities in recent posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 17–18 on reductions to veterans' benefits backlogs and regional priorities such as Scott Air Force Base's role in Southern Illinois as well as agriculture policy discussions ahead of a new Farm Bill

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Week ending Sept. 27: 6 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from prison

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 18, 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. 27.

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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on veterans' honor flight and industry meetings

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on social media about welcoming veterans to Washington via an honor flight program and meeting with manufacturing leaders from Illinois on September 16-17, 2025.

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Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 17, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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House passes bipartisan package advancing veteran healthcare and benefit reforms

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed 14 bipartisan bills aimed at improving services and benefits for veterans.

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Mike Bost shares updates on veteran honors and local industry meetings

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

U.S. Rep Mike Bost posted several updates between September 16-17 about honoring veterans through the Southern Illinois Honor Flight program and meeting with local manufacturers regarding economic issues; he also marked Constitution Day by...

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Who among former Metro East area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 17, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Sept. 20.

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Madison County Republicans vice chair: Charlie Kirk championed 'courageous dialogue in the face of hatred'

By C. M. Solomon | Sep 16, 2025

Jennifer Korte, Vice Chair of the Madison County Republicans, said that Charlie Kirk's assassination was a tragic attack on his life and the free speech he passionately upheld, describing it as a betrayal of the nation's foundational truths.

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Former Governor Jim Edgar remembered for leadership after death at age 79

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 16, 2025

Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar died Sunday at age 79 after battling pancreatic cancer.

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Edwardsville residents paid 44th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 16, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 44th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Mike Bost discusses veterans bills, mourns Charlie Kirk’s death, comments on NIH funding

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 16, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 15-16 on legislative work supporting veterans’ health care access and reflected on attending a vigil after Charlie Kirk’s assassination while also commenting on changes to NIH funding policy...