Tire Recycling Event Saturday, September 6 in Cahokia Heights!
Cahokia Heights Community Center- 509 Camp Jackson Rd
9:00AM-11:00AM
This event provides residents with a safe and secure approach to disposing of old tires. There is a 5 passenger vehicle tires max per car and no rims or other types of tires accepted. Also, bring non-perishable food items for the local food pantries.
In the District
I was in Freeburg and met with the Freeburg Library Director, Kristin Green to talk about the Public Library Per Capita Grant . The library received $8,939.98 in grants to be used for new books and their summer reading program. The Freeburg Area Library District helps families with providing great kid activities at low costs.
I also met with library director Jenna Dauer from Smithton Public Library District to talk about the Illinois Secretary of State’s office awarding nearly $20 million in grant funding to hundreds of libraries across the state. The Smithton library received $7,706.88 which will be used for programming.
A popular program this library offers is “Read 1000 Books Before Kindergarten”.
They also offer a story walk at the park where participants can reserve the story walk to showcase a book you read around the lake as you walk.
llini District Eagle Scout Ceremony! Congratulations Khalif Morehead, Khalil Morehead, and Sultan Al Uqdah!
Energy Bill Assistance
Income-qualified customers who have fallen behind on their energy bills can apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local Illinois LIHEAP agency, thanks to a new program offering an additional $150 in support.
Eligible customers can receive a one-time grant of $150 toward their energy bill. To identify your local LIHEAP agency and determine your eligibility for funding, visit HelpIllinoisFamilies or call 833-711-0374 while funds are available.
Learn more: https://www.columbiail.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=892…
Pritzker Flubs on Face The Nation
Governor JB Pritzker appeared on national television once again this past weekend, joining Face the Nation and Meet the Press for a round of interviews that brought about more questions than answers. While the Governor attempted to project confidence and control, his remarks revealed a troubling pattern: downplaying violent crime, contradicting his own immigration policies, and defending one of the most gerrymandered congressional maps in the country.
“Chicago Is Fine”?
When asked about public safety, Governor Pritzker stated that “Chicago is fine.” Those words came just hours after a bloody Labor Day weekend that left over 50 people shot across the city, 8 of whom did not survive.
Anyone who reads news headlines knows that this is far from a one-off incident. It is part of a broader trend of unchecked violence that continues to tear apart communities across Chicago. Even so, the Governor purposefully chose to minimize the ever-present crisis, offering a dismissive soundbite instead of a sound response….read more.
Public safety must be a top priority for leaders across the state. This is not a partisan issue. We need to ensure every Illinois community is a safe place to live, work, and learn. Pritzker, Dems under fire for ‘incredible’ National Guard resistance | Fox News Video
Mobile Office Hours
State Representative Kevin Schmidt will be hosting Mobile Office Hours in October and he wants you to join! This is a great opportunity to discuss state legislature and what you would like to see from legislators in Illinois.
As State Representative for the 114th District, I’m honored to serve the residents across my district in each community and will continue my work through the Illinois House of Representatives to improve the quality of life for all of my constituents.
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