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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Meier to Host Senior Fair Connecting Seniors with Valuable Resources

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland. Representative Meier’s Senior Fair provides an opportunity for local seniors and their families to connect with organizations, agencies, and service providers offering valuable information and resources.


Friday, September 4, 2026
Charlie Meier Joins IllinoisChannelTV to Discuss DHS Issues

Rep Charlie Meier, of the 109th District, a long-time advocate for the developmentally disabled and those with mental health issues, speaks to us on the Dept of Public Health’s plan…


Thursday, September 3, 2026
Meier’s Tire Recycling Event in Trenton Sees Success

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Trenton this week, drawing hundreds of residents and collecting a semi-truck load of tires for recycling. Meier said…


Monday, August 31, 2026
Rep. Charlie Meier Calls for IDHS Secretary’s Resignation

HIGHLAND, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is calling for the resignation of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Secretary Dulce Quintero. His call for the Secretary to resign follows…


Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Charlie Meier’s Tire Recycling Event Draws Hundreds in Greenville

GREENVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) hosted a free tire recycling event in Greenville this week, drawing hundreds of residents and collecting approximately one-and-a-half semi-truck loads of tires for…


Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Southern Illinois Legislators Hosting Choate Town Hall

Springfield, IL – Following the recent announcement regarding major operational changes at the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna, a delegation of Southern Illinois lawmakers and community stakeholders…


Friday, August 14, 2026
Charlie Meier Issues Statement on Tyson Foods Plant Closure Eliminating 2,500+ Jobs

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) issued the following statement after news broke on Thursday that the Tyson Food Factory in Joslin, Illinois in Rock Island County will…


Monday, August 10, 2026
Charlie’s Capitol Catch Up: Choate, Corruption, Taxes

Working to Save Choate For years, the Illinois Department of Human Services promised families, employees, legislators, and taxpayers that it was committed to improving Choate. Tens of millions of taxpayer…


Friday, August 7, 2026
Trooper Clay Carns Honored with Memorial Overpass Sign

Almost 2 years ago, on December 23, 2024, a great tragedy unfolded when Trooper Clay Carns was struck and killed by a passing vehicle on I-55 near Channahon, Illinois, while…


Wednesday, August 5, 2026
Youth Livestock Auctions Conclude at 109th District County Fairs

“Each summer, I love attending the county fairs throughout the 109th and supporting our youth auctions,” said Rep. Charlie Meier.