Energy costs have skyrocketed across the state of Illinois added more financial burdens on families and businesses. Ameren Illinois has launched a new program to provide financial relief to income-qualified…

Energy costs have skyrocketed for residents and businesses across Illinois due to a spike in electric capacity prices. The estimated supply price increase has raised electric bills by approximately 18%…

Capitol News Illinois-Beth Hundsdorfer A caseworker assigned to monitor Illinois foster child Mackenzi Felmlee — who later died in May 2024 — had a troubling past, including an arrest for…

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant is officially opened and accepting applications until September 30, 2025. This program provides state-financed grants supporting funding assistance to local government…

Veterans Survey If you are a Veteran living in Illinois, we want to hear from you. Your input will be used to improve Veteran services in Illinois. We ask that…

Schmidt Holds Successful Blood Drive in O’Fallon O’Fallon, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) partnered with ImpactLife to host a Blood Drive at O’Fallon Township. “I want to thank everyone who…

I visited East St. Louis this week to meet with my constituents who shared their thoughts about Illinois. As state representative, I focus on legislation to grow our economy, create…

The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting its first ever all-women recruitment event at Southwestern Illinois College on July 31 to encourage women to explore career paths available both as…

Written by David E. Smith On July 22, 2025, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing titled, “Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards.” The hearing focused on…

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Freeburg Recreation Park to recycle their old tires! Recycling tires is primarily aimed at environmental protection and reduces landfill waste. Plus,…