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Sunday, February 12, 2023
Happy Birthday President Abraham Lincoln

Today we celebrate the life and achievements of one the greatest Presidents in U.S. history. Abraham Lincoln’s leadership, wisdom, and will to overcome the many hardships he faced throughout his…


Monday, January 30, 2023
Rep. Schmidt: Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Awards Grants to Two Metro East Organizations

East St. Louis, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL-114) is pleased to announce grants have been awarded locally to Teens Against Killing Everywhere (TAKE) and Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC). “I am…


Saturday, January 28, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on Release of Police Bodycam Footage in Tyre Nichols Case

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, R-Cahokia Heights, issued the following statement following the release of police bodycam footage in the case of Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee: “I have seen the…


Thursday, January 26, 2023
What’s New for Illinois Income Taxes

The 2023 Tax Season is upon us. The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) has begun accepting 2022 individual income tax returns starting this week. As you file your taxes this…


Thursday, January 19, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Calls on Governor Pritzker to Honor His Promise to Cahokia Heights

Rep. Schmidt, R-Millstadt, wrote a letter to Governor Pritzker inquiring about the release of funds the Governor promised to the city for use in renovating their waste disposal infrastructure. The…