Trail corridor study underway will focus on the area between Sullivan/Union Hill and the Memorial Hospital MetroLink Station. Learn more on our website: tinyurl.com/5xr9a7s4 Mark Kern

Happy Mother’s Day!

County government has many construction projects underway in Belleville, IL and at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport. More: facebook.com/ChairmanMarkKe… #twill

Technical Rescue Teams from St. Clair Special Emergency Services, at the request of St. Louis Fire Dept are assisting with search and rescue relief. MABAS Division 32 and St. Clair County are proud to have such dedicated members who work and train very hard.

We have job openings. Some close soon and others remain open. Details here: governmentjobs.com/careers/stclai…

Take a look at our next SCCTD MetroBikeLink trail, the Liberty Heights trail- coming soon: youtu.be/4MchrcbkDrs Mark Kern

✈ 🐚 We’re excited to celebrate our inaugural flight to Gulf Shores this afternoon! Be among the first passengers to experience this sunny new destination when you book your direct flight from BLV today at flymidamerica.com/destinations/g…. #FlyBLV #FlyGUF #FirstFlight

We honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice! 🇺🇸

Memorial Day is a reminder that freedom isn’t free. Today, I join every American in honoring the brave men and women who selflessly answered the call of duty and made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. They will never be forgotten.

Congrats to the latest Governor JB Pritzker IDOT_Illinois Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant award recipients, including St. Clair County Transit District. More about the latest Cycle 16 awardees: cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/55895e5f-2d38-… #twill

The St. Clair County Transit District is pleased to announce we have received $3,000,000 in funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for Phase 2 of the Bunkum Road Trail. Visit our website for the full story: tinyurl.com/4c8uuy62 Mark Kern

The full list: facebook.com/ChairmanMarkKe… #twill

In case you missed the news last week, The St. Clair County Transit District has received $3,000,000 in funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) for Phase 2 of the Bunkum Road Trail. Learn more: tinyurl.com/4c8uuy62 Mark Kern

I took this photo at least a week ago. This major reconstruction of the St. Clair County Building/Courthouse in downtown Belleville, IL is continuing. #twill

And whether you’re at WWT Raceway this evening or watching at home, it’s time for NTT INDYCAR SERIES racing primetime! And we are proud the Raceway is located here in St. Clair County, IL in the greater STL region. #twill

✅ The MO Botanical Garden has special ticket pricing for Illinois residents this week. missouribotanicalgarden.org/illinois-appre… #twill

Infrastructure Matters! Our County Board’s Transportation Committee met yesterday. All action items were approved. As you can see, many projects are underway and forthcoming! The County owns/maintains 245 miles of roadways and 65 bridges more than 20 foot in length. #twill

Happy 618 Day! #twill

Today is Juneteenth commemorating this date in 1865 when enslaved Black people in Texas were notified of their freedom by Union troops (& their Major General) nearly 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Lincoln in January of 1863. #juneteenth2025

Be mindful of the heat beginning Saturday afternoon through Tuesday evening. Our St. Clair County Emergency Management Agency will be posting US National Weather Service Saint Louis updates and other related news in the day(s) ahead. #twill