Legislation proposed by Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier would improve checks and balances in the State House by providing downstate Illinois more representation in the legislature and save taxpayers over…

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! We were seeing some green this week at the Capitol as we welcomed the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team to the Capitol. I am a strong…

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…

The Illinois House of Representatives is back in session today. You may listen or watch live at Noon here.

We will start this update with a bit of good news! Congratulations to our state champions! The 109th District is home to four girls basketball state championship teams! Congratulations to the Class…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) and State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) have been the lead House Republican members working to identify and correct ongoing problems at Choate Mental Health and…

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) at a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living…

At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday, State Rep. Charlie Meier discussed his legislative proposals to help improve the safety and well-being of residents at Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs)…

I hope you got a chance to enjoy some of the beautiful weather we had mid-week while I was in Springfield at the Capitol. This week I was pleased to…

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is co-hosting a farmland assessment meeting with the Bond County Farm Bureau for farmers to learn more about increasing property assessments. The meeting will be…