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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Schmidt Joins Attorney General’s Office to Talk Senior Fraud Protection

State Representative Kevin Schmidt joined Marsha Griffin from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Assisted Living at Silver Creek in Millstadt. They gave a presentation and took questions from seniors…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Marks National Ice Cream Month

We can thank President Ronald Reagan for designating July as National Ice Cream Month! I hope you can all take some time to enjoy this sweet summer treat.


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Congratulates Local Business for Receiving State Grant

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt joined the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association and Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity to present Branding Iron Holdings their Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) Grant in Sauget….


Monday, July 8, 2024
Rep. Schmidt: Illinoisan of the Day Nominations Are Open

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt is asking residents to nominate a deserving Illinoisan for the State Fair Museum Foundation’s Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking…


Saturday, July 6, 2024
Schmidt: OSLAD Grant Applications Open Until September

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing…


Friday, July 5, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Celebrates National Independent Retailer Month!

This National Independent Retailer Month, join Rep. Schmidt and show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing everyone a joyful Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and the pride of our nation’s independence!


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Educating Seniors on Fighting Fraud

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) is sharing an update to senior citizens to keep them safe in the growing world of fraud. “Fraud targeting senior citizens is an increasingly…


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Schmidt’s Spotlight

Thank you for reading “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” It’s important we stay connected. This week, I’d like to update you on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources plan to buy out flood-damaged…


Monday, July 1, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Visits Our Brothers Keeper in East St. Louis

Rep. Kevin Schmidt was given a tour of Our Brother’s Keeper in East St. Louis this weekend. This group focuses on serving Southern Illinois by helping prior inmates become active…