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Mark Kern

@ChairmanKern

Chairman, St. Clair County Board. Home to @ScottAFB. The County is a Great American Defense Community and Illinois’ first County (April 27, 1790).

 St. Clair County, IL
Joined August 2013
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RIP Private First Class John Robert Stovall. With many others, I attended his moving and solemn burial today at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Belleville, IL. He was laid to rest next to his grandparents. 🙏
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We thank, recognize, and honor our first responders everyday … but especially today. ❤️💙💛 #firstresponderday #NationalFirstResponderDay
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Paid a visit to @ScottAFB ‘s Airman’s Attic this morning with the @lcouncilswil Military Affairs team. More than 150 prepared meals were distributed and lots of meal tokens via the Currency of Caring program. Airman’s Attic provides great resources to the Scott community. Stay tuned… there’s going to be a nice supply drive this holiday season here @WWTRaceway.
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Stingray is making moves. The second MQ-25A moved from St. Louis to MidAmerica Airport 📍@BLVairport, where it will undergo final assembly before beginning ground testing.
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Thank you @ThePostman68 for the @BelleCSpeedway @WorldofOutlaws shoutout. Brian, Toby and the crew that took care of the prep absolutely nailed it.
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Attention All Dirt Racers: This Friday's test session is open to all dirt cars (not just the one's running on Saturday). We'll even give away 2 free pit passes to the first two Crown Vics that show up at the pit gate! New car? New Driver? Come on out Friday and get laps!
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With construction complete on the $192M multi-modal investment to @BLVairport, we look forward to the opening of revenue service once track testing is complete. Learn more about the economic opportunities associated w/this regional project: bit.ly/4hwZRSH. @ChairmanKern
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Belle-Clair Fairgrounds Park Speedway will bring the curtain down on its inaugural season with the Russ Wallace Memorial, a two-day racing celebration Oct. 23-24. Read more: belleclairspeedway.com/press…
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Have your say on proposed improvements to Illinois 15 and Bond Avenue in East St. Louis. A virtual public meeting will be held Oct. 19, with sessions from 3-4:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m. Review the project and share your feedback. eaststlouispel.com/
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Here we go again. Inconsistent weather. It’s the kind that may also cause utility disconnections. So instead of running away, please call your utility company and let them know why you can’t afford to pay this month. HeatUpStLouis.Org and our partners can also help.
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FYI, this Saturday. afspwalks.donordrive.com/Met… @afspnational @AFSPIL #OutOfTheDarkness
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This Saturday night… The Battle at Belle-Clair. @WorldofOutlaws - It’s the ultimate ‘fall brawl.’ Gates open at 5 pm. Be there!
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Congratulations former Congressman Jerry F. Costello (D-IL) on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award from the East St. Louis NAACP this afternoon/evening! With St. Clair County Board Members Marty Crawford and Lonnie Mosley (Vice Chair of the County Board).
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Happy Sunday! We are having chili for breakfast and lunch. We are happy about it! And there is dirt track racing this evening at @BelleCSpeedway. Advance tickets: tixr.com/groups/belleclairsp… 🏁 🌶️
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We did it … again! The People’s Choice Award! We have a great, diverse team including volunteer County workers, volunteer IBEW Local 309 members, plus their families and friends! 🌶️
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Congratulations to the winners in the first two categories. We (Truman’s Best 309 Chili) came in second in the non-restaurant category. Tomorrow the People’s Choice Award will be announced. 🤞
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Getting ready in downtown Belleville, IL for the annual Chili Cook-Off. Our team is Truman’s 309 Best Chili (Booth 16). It’s award winning! All profits benefit IBEW 309 RENEW 💯👍
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✈ The new MetroLink extension delivers a direct connection to @BLVairport. Hear from Airport Director Darren James about what this milestone means for travelers, the airport and the region. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/3czzrp9y.
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Congratulations Jimmy! 💯👍
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Summer of 2026 had extreme weather. If not for the resources @STLFireDept, STL media, area utilities and the generosity of MO/IL residents, it would have been a deadly summer. Winter could be worse. We’re in desperate need of funds at HeatUpStlouis.Org. 26 years of service.
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