There have been a lot of discussions about Illinois high school mascots, their names, and which ones are appropriate or not. Illinois school boards have been in control of making these decisions and they have done a great job.
My concerns are drawn to HB3527 which allows the state to decide which mascot names they deem to be inappropriate. This bill directly impacts my district, specifically the city of Freeburg, and is another example of the State of Illinois working to have more control over our schools.
Session
In celebration of Women’s History Month, I would like to take a moment to acknowledge Sandra Pegg from Millstadt, in the 114th District. Sandra has been an educational professional for over 20 years and is currently the principal at Millstadt Consolidated School District.
Thank you Sandra for your commitment to helping countless students succeed!
Rescuing farmers improved by grain bin extrication devices & training
Save the Date! 3/24/25
Come join me in East St. Louis for a Coffee Talk! This is your opportunity to talk to your state legislator over coffee about the issues that are important to you! This is a free event and open to the public.
See you soon!
Springfield Office Meeting
This week, I met with Civic Leaders For Illinois Children. They advocate for better early childhood education programs by partnering with law enforcement, the military, and businesses.
I’m glad they took the time to visit my office in Springfield to have a productive meeting!
Corruption
Ex-Speaker Madigan’s sentencing has been scheduled for June 13 after he was found guilty on 10 counts of corruption earlier this year.
REDO Map
Democrats have rigged legislative elections by gerrymandering electoral districts to their benefit. Now they’ve recruited the “prince of darkness” to defend their illegal maps as they try to rob Illinois voters of a fair process. Learn more here…
Representative Kevin Schmidt represents the 114th District, which includes a portion of St. Clair County.
