On National Special Education Day, we recognize and celebrate the teachers, students, and families who ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Let’s take a moment today to appreciate…

Today is Small Business Saturday, and let’s show some love to our local entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference. Support your community by shopping local today.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Let us all take a moment and appreciate all the blessings we enjoy. I hope you have a day filled with great food,…

Illinois has an estimated population of 640,000 white-tailed deer, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Deer hunting is a way of life for thousands of Illinois residents, and with firearm deer season…

Good afternoon! It has been a very busy couple of weeks, I returned from two weeks of veto session in Springfield and decided now is a good time to update…

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…

Deer hunters in Illinois will be busy this weekend, as firearm hunting season begins this Friday and continues through Sunday, November 24. A second round of firearm deer hunting will…

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of November to Catholic Urban Programs in the form of a food donation. Schmidt…

Today is the start of the fall veto session in Springfield. The House is scheduled for 3:00 PM. Follow along live all week at https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp

This Veterans Day, we stand united in expressing our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage, resilience, and sacrifice have safeguarded our…