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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…


Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Schmidt Acts as ‘Principal for The Day’ in Cahokia

Last week, I was ‘Principal for the Day’ at Wirth/Parks Middle School in Cahokia! It was great to interact with the kids and have Q&A throughout several classrooms. This opportunity…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Let ICE Do Its Job

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have created an environment where law-abiding families are left vulnerable, and violent offenders slip through the cracks. Time and again, dangerous individuals who should never have…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join Rep. Schmidt’s Veterans’ Advisory Council

I’m inviting veterans in the 114th District to join my Veterans’ Advisory Council. I want to hear about challenges and issues that impact our veterans and their families so we…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
‘A Day in the Trades’ Event Coming to Metro East

October 28th– A Day in the Trades is a program aimed to drive metro east students to fulfilling careers in skilled trades. Skilled trade advocates from St. Clair, Monroe and…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Energy, Transparency, and Commonsense

Illinois Needs Real Budget Transparency, Not Excuses Governor Pritzker is blaming Washington for a crisis he created in Illinois. Since taking office, he has increased state spending by roughly 40% and just…