SPRINGFIELD, IL – During the final days of the spring legislative Session, the Illinois General Assembly passed Senate Bill 1289, known as the Safety and Aid for the Environment in…

The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) recently announced the list of fire departments and EMS providers selected as recipients of the 2024 Small Equipment Grant Program. “These grants are…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is one of many Illinois lawmakers who have expressed deep concerns with the proposed Illinois Fiscal Year 2025 Budget finalized late Friday evening when…

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is a chance for seniors to get active. Physical activity can have many positive effects on a senior’s health, such as controlling blood pressure…

Memorial Day is a federal holiday in the United States honoring and mourning the U.S. military personnel who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Above is a…

OKAWVILLE, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier is reminding local residents of best practices following the outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Sunday evening throughout the metro-east and southern…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services…

State Representative Charlie Meier gives his support for Senate Bill 3753, legislation that implements stronger protections for developmentally disabled individuals and strict penalties for State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and Community…