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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
The Most Stolen Vehicles in Illinois

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
What is the Corporate Personal Property Replacement Tax?

Personal property replacement taxes are revenues collected by the state of Illinois and paid to local governments to replace money that was lost by local governments when their powers to impose…


Sunday, July 30, 2023
National Whistleblower Day

It is crucial that we continue to call out bad behavior in Illinois in order to end the culture of corruption that has grown in our state government for decades….


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
News Update 7-26

Thank you to everyone who joined me last week for my Zoom meeting. Last week I held a meeting with workshops throughout Illinois about the pending legislation that will threaten…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Madison County Fair July 25-July 30

Each year exciting events at the Madison County Fair include; livestock shows, tractor pulls, demolition derbies (both automobile and combine!), musicians, 4-H exhibits, pageants and stock car races draw over…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
National Hire a Veteran Day

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Greenville Office Hours Today

State Representative Charlie Meier’s office will be hosting traveling office hours in Greenville TODAY Tuesday, July 25 to meet with constituents that have an issue or concern with the state…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Murray Developmental Center Job Fair

The Murray Developmental Center will hold a Job Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday July 25 at the center as Murray is looking to hire for the…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Stay Safe in the Heat

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…