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Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 4/25/23

Dear Neighbor, This week we resumed session of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield. It was a busy week, and much was accomplished. I am honored to serve among my…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Walmart Permanently Closes in Cahokia Heights: Rep. Schmidt Comments

Last Friday, the Walmart store on Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia Heights IL closed it doors for the final time. Many people in the community have depended on this store…


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Honors Two Local Women at Event in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL. –State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL-114) welcomed Dawn Putnam and Misty Barth of Mom’s on a Mission, to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Visits East St. Louis and Cahokia High Schools

On Thursday, April 13th, Rep. Schmidt visited both East St. Louis and Cahokia High School to discuss being a state representative and government. He held a roundtable discussion about state…


Thursday, April 13, 2023
Historic and Vacant East St. Louis Hotel to be Renovated into Housing Complex: Rep. Schmidt Comments

East St. Louis, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-East St. Louis) has commented on the renovation of the historic Broadview Hotel in downtown East St. Louis. The renovations will transform the…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 4/11/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the fourth edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including fentanyl crisis, agriculture, consumer…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 3/28/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the third edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including public safety, budget, jobs,…


Friday, March 24, 2023
A Day in the District

The following statement is from Rep. Schmidt regarding his “Day in the District” on March 20th: “This past Monday, I was grateful to be able to have ‘A Day in…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Schmidt Bill Passes Committee: Local Mayors Testify

In October 2021, a multi-purpose building that housed the Washington Park Police and Fire Departments burned down. Since then, the Village has not had an adequate building to house those…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 3/14/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the second edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including our state budget, criminal…