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Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Recap of WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis

Rep. Schmidt visits SIUE’s WE CARE Clinic in East St. Louis at the Wyvetter H. Younge Higher Education Campus On Jan. 13, Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, of the 114th…


Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Rep. Schmidt Speaks at Illinois Fire Chiefs Association Meeting

I was honored to have received a Certificate of Appreciation from the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association – IFCA for my contribution to the 2026 Annual Illinois Fire Chiefs Association’s Volunteer/Combination…


Sunday, January 18, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Session and Democrat’s Promise to Make IL More Affordable

Spring session begins next week and House Republicans will be focused on lowering the cost of living and holding Democrats accountable for high taxes, high energy rates, and affordability. Illinois…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Schmidt Visits SIUE ‘WE CARE’ Clinic in East St. Louis

Yesterday, I visited the ‘WE CARE’ Clinic on the SIUE East St. Louis Higher Education Campus to learn more about the team and their mission. The WE CARE Clinic is…


Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Gov. JB Pritzker defends SAFE-T Act, but open to changes in legislative session

By Craig Wall SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WLS) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defended the SAFE-T Act once again while leaving the door open to possible changes during the spring legislative session on Tuesday. This…


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
The Future of Illinois’ Energy Raises Red Flags

Pritzker signs CRGA energy bill, costing consumers billions in higher energy rates. Governor JB Pritzker signed a controversial battery storage and energy omnibus bill into law last Thursday. Senate Bill 25, also…


Sunday, January 11, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Energy Bill Signed into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law Springfield, IL…Gov. JB Pritzker signed a controversial energy bill into law yesterday. Critics say Senate Bill 25 will raise energy rates…


Friday, January 9, 2026
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Issues Statement after Energy Bill Signed into Law Springfield, IL…Gov. JB Pritzker signed a controversial energy bill into law yesterday. Critics say Senate Bill 25 will raise energy…


Monday, January 5, 2026
Illinois Department of Revenue Legislative Summary

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) 2025 Legislative Summary is now available as a resource for anyone interested in learning more about recent law changes that impact Illinois tax law. 


Sunday, January 4, 2026
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Recap of 2025 in the 114 District and More!

2025 Recap: Photos of State Rep. Kevin Schmidt in District 114 I look forward to beginning 2026 with a positive outlook for the State of Illinois. We can do more…