SPRINGFIELD, IL – Today, State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was officially sworn in as the State Representative for the 109th House District in the Illinois General Assembly. Representative Meier, who…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – In the waning hours of Lame Duck Session, HB 587 passed the Illinois House. This bill makes changes to energy infrastructure projects in Illinois and further supplements…

The first major winter storm of 2025 has come and gone, leaving road crews with a mess to clean up. You can check on the latest conditions of major highways…

Happy New Year’s Day! As we welcome 2025, let’s embrace new beginnings, goals, and moments that make life special. Cheers to a new year and a brighter tomorrow!

Merry Christmas! My district office will be closed until January 2, 2025.

Centralia, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has been spending the few months working to find a solution after BCMW’s funding for senior home meal deliveries suddenly stopped. Providers…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Initially founded in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest branch in the U.S. Armed Forces. Thank you to all of the brave…

The lack of transparency and communication from the Illinois Department of Corrections on the drug exposure crisis in Illinois prisons is hugely concerning. House Republicans have been calling for action…

Each year, hundreds of new state laws go into effect. Here are some of the laws you should know about heading into 2025. These new Illinois laws are going into…

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…