I am happy to report the legislature will be returning to session next week to address the critical issues Illinoisans have and continue to face during the coronavirus pandemic. It’s…

Since Governor Pritzker’s ‘Stay at Home’ order took effect in March, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been busy helping small businesses with their questions concerning whether or not they…

Representative Meier delivered 33 gowns to the Carlyle Healthcare Center.The gowns were made by volunteers from the Okawville Mask Factory.

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement concerning Governor Pritzker’s flawed plan to reopen Illinois: “Governor Pritzker’s plan to reopen Illinois is a plan to keep small businesses…

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) today released new instructions for 1099 workers who have lost work due to COVID-19.  Workers who believe they may be eligible for new…

Rep. Meier sent a letter to Governor Pritzker on April 29th encouraging him to support spectator-free horse racing at Fairmount Park Racetrack located in Collinsville. The letter can be found…

With Governor Pritzker’s new executive order taking effect May 1st. State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) released the following statement: “Since Governor Pritzker’s ‘stay at home’ order took effect on March…

A new modified Stay-at-Home order goes into effect on May 1 in Illinois. The new provisions include the following changes to the current order: FACE COVERINGS: Beginning on May 1, individuals…

Join Rep. Charlie Meier and Congressman John Shimkus for a special Telephone Town Hall “COVID-19 Edition” on Thursday, April 23 beginning at 6:00 p.m. If you do not receive a…

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) Applying for and being denied benefits under the regular program can help establish eligibility under the new temporary program. (Yes this sounds odd, but this is…