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Monday, September 28, 2015
Conversation with Charlie Meier & Bill Meyer Tonight in Hamel

Monday, September 21, 2015
Rep. Meier to Designate Portion of U.S. 50 for Fallen Soldier Sunday in Breese

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) will be hosting a ceremony to designate the section of United States Route 50 between the cities of Carlyle and Breese as the SSG…


Monday, September 14, 2015
Meier Receives ‘Play Maker Award’ from Unlimited Play

Rep. Meier was honored this weekend with the Play Maker Award from Unlimited Play for his help in passing legislation to make handicapped playgrounds more of a priority. This was…


Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Senior Fair in New Baden August 26 Hosted by Senator McCarter and Rep. Meier

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Senator Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) will host their third annual Senior Citizen Health fair Wednesday, August 26 at the New Baden American Legion Post…


Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Governor Signs Rep. Meier’s Legislation to Encourage More Handicap Accessible Parks in Illinois

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner signed legislation Wednesday sponsored by State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) to make handicap-accessible park projects a priority. According to Rep. Meier, “I introduced this legislation to…


Monday, August 10, 2015
Rep. Meier and Troy Police Department Hosting Free Paper Shredding Event Saturday, August 22

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and the City of Troy Police Department have teamed up to offer a FREE Paper Shredding event for local residents from 9:00am – 12:00pm…


Monday, August 10, 2015
New Federal Standard Affecting CDL Applicants and Renewals

In response to some confusion brought forth by CDL holders in the 108th district, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) wants to remind Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders and applicants…


Friday, July 31, 2015
Rep. Meier Sponsors Legislation to Allow Active Duty Military to Carry a Firearm

In response to the horrific shootings which took the lives of five members of the U.S. Armed Forces in Chattanooga on July 16, Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) sponsored…


Sunday, July 5, 2015
Rep. Charlie Meier & Irvington Mayor Gera Sims Honor POW/Korean War Veteran

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and Irvington Mayor Gera Sims conducted a public ceremony to honor WWII POW and Korean War Veteran Dr. Gerhard Malcharek in Irvington Sunday. From very…


Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Rep. Meier Honors Highland Bulldogs Baseball State Championship by Resolution

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) passed House Resolution 611 honoring the Highland Bulldogs baseball team Tuesday for their winning the Class 3A State Championship.  HR 611 recognizes the outstanding achievement…