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Tuesday, October 28, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Hartmann Turf & Tractor His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Hartmann Turf & Tractor His “Business of the Month” Millstadt, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is happy to…


Friday, October 24, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Community Outreach and Preparing for Veto Session

𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 “𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡” – Hartmann Turf & Tractor Since 1938, this family-owned business has been serving the farming community in Millstadt and surrounding areas with light agricultural equipment…


Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Will Lawmakers Deliver on Property Tax Relief?

Property taxes are high in Illinois, and failing policies championed by Democrats continue to make the situation worse. In fact, depending on the metric or the source that is cited,…


Monday, October 20, 2025
Schmidt Hosting Veterans Roundtable Meeting

I’m hosting a Veterans Roundtable meeting on October 27 in Dupo (American Legion Post 485) to meet with veterans from the 114th district to discuss policy issues that legislators must…


Friday, October 17, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Veto Session, Energy, and Taxes

VETO SESSION Veto Session is wrapped up for this week in Springfield. Not much of anything was accomplished, other than blaming President Trump for Illinois’ problems. We must find better…


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Veterans Receive Free Dental Care on November 13

The Annual Veterans Dental Care Day by SIU School of Dental Medicine is on November 13, 2025 with appointment registration beginning October 15, 2025. Free Exams, X-Rays, Cleanings, Fillings & Extractions. You…


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Will fall utility rates be lower in Illinois than summer rates?

Illinois electricity customers were hit with sticker shock this summer when an extended stretch of 90–100-degree heat and high humidity drove up energy demand and strained the grid. Illinois’ electricity…


Monday, October 13, 2025
Columbus Day

Initially a day to remember when the explorer Christopher Columbus landed in the New World on October 12, 1492, the Columbus Day holiday has since evolved into celebrating Italian-American heritage….


Friday, October 10, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: City of Cahokia Heights Repair and Replacement Projects

City of Cahokia Heights The City of Cahokia Heights will complete more than 80 repair and replacement projects to sewer lines and lift stations by the end of 2026, and…


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg

Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9. This free event gives his…