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…

As coal plants shut down, the urgency to fill that void has led to an over-reliance on battery solutions which cannot provide the consistent power necessary to maintain grid stability….

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…

Congratulations to Coach Mark Tampow and the Smithton School Boys Baseball Team for winning the 2024 SIJHSAA Class M State Championship earlier this year! Our office was honored to work…

If we keep doing the same thing, we are going to keep getting the same results. High taxes and poor public policies have pushed residents and businesses away from Illinois…

I was honored to attend the Metro East Legislative Breakfast today. The event was organized by the Illinois Library Association and helped to facilitate connections between legislators and their library…

Illinois American Water will increase utility rates in 2025. Here’s what customers can expect. Details revealed of Illinois American Water’s rate hike

On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the incredible bravery displayed during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This day marks…

On December 3, State Representative Kevin Schmidt provided a scholarship on behalf of the Legislative Sportsmen Caucus to the East St. Louis Boy Scouts. This scholarship is intended to promote…

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. That’s why on December 3rd of every year, we celebrate Illinois Statehood Day. To celebrate,…