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Thursday, October 19, 2023
Leader Haas Joins Leader Charlie Meier in Urging “Help Protect Us and Improve Our Home” Plan to Reform State Developmental Centers Following Reports of Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center

In response to recent reports of abuse at the Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining Assistant Minority Leader Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) in…


Thursday, October 19, 2023
Meier Senior Fair a Success in Highland

State Representative Charlie held his annual senior fair in Highland on Wednesday. The free senior fair was well attended and appreciated by those who participated. “I want to thank all…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Data Centers are Big Business in Illinois

According to research by Magnum Economics, data center incentives in Illinois have rejuvenated the Chicago-area cloud ecosystem, helping the state attract more than $4.2 billion in new investment. The incentives helped Illinois…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Meier Senior Fair in Highland Today

State Representative Charlie Meier is hosting a Free Senior Citizen Fair on today Tuesday, October 17 at the Highland VFW, located at 1900 VFW Road in Highland, IL from 9:00…


Monday, October 16, 2023
National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Meier Senior Fair in Highland Tuesday, Oct. 17

State Representative Charlie Meier is hosting a Free Senior Citizen Fair on Tuesday, October 17 at the Highland VFW, located at 1900 VFW Road in Highland, IL from 9:00 a.m….


Thursday, October 12, 2023
National Farmer’s Day

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Meier Discusses Support for SAFB & Israel on FOX 2

As of Tuesday evening, it’s not clear what role Scott Air Force Base is playing in any military support the United States is sending Israel. A spokesperson for the base…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
We Stand With Israel

We stand in solidarity with Israel and extend our deepest condolences for all the innocent lives lost in the heinous acts of violence carried out by Hamas terrorists. Pray for…


Monday, October 9, 2023
Happy Columbus Day!

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a happy Columbus Day.