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Friday, May 17, 2024
This Week in Illinois (Photos)

Tuesday, May 14, 2024
IDCEO Grants Available for Community Revitalization

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) had announced the availability of $30 million in funding to rejuvenate commercial and downtown areas throughout the state. The Rebuild Illinois…


Monday, May 13, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Zion United Church of Christ Food Pantry in New Baden

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has pledged to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to different local community outreach efforts in his community. This month, he has chosen the…


Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers who do so much for others! Make sure to show your appreciation for the mothers in your life today.


Friday, May 10, 2024
This Week in Illinois (Photos)

Thursday, May 9, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Presents His Veterans Day Paid Leave Act (w/Video)

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced HB 4128, the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act, in an effort to honor and support the brave men and women who have served in the…


Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Launches Summer Reading Program

Cahokia Heights, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt is thrilled to announce the launch of his summer reading program. This program is designed to inspire Kindergarten through 6th-grade students to set aside…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Visits the Joseph Center for Cleanup Day

This weekend, State Representative Kevin Schmidt visited the Joseph Center in East St. Louis for their work cleanup day. “Today I was invited to the Joseph Center in East St….


Friday, May 3, 2024
This Week in Illinois (Photos)

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Co-Sponsors Bill to End Illinois’ Sanctuary State Status

Springfield, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-East St. Louis) has co-sponsored State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer’s (R-Murrayville) legislation aimed at addressing the challenges posed by undocumented immigration in Illinois. HB 4187 seeks…