On Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the lives lost and the incredible bravery displayed during the attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. This day marks…

On December 3, State Representative Kevin Schmidt provided a scholarship on behalf of the Legislative Sportsmen Caucus to the East St. Louis Boy Scouts. This scholarship is intended to promote…

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States. That’s why on December 3rd of every year, we celebrate Illinois Statehood Day. To celebrate,…

On National Special Education Day, we recognize and celebrate the teachers, students, and families who ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed. Let’s take a moment today to appreciate…

Today is Small Business Saturday, and let’s show some love to our local entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference. Support your community by shopping local today.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Let us all take a moment and appreciate all the blessings we enjoy. I hope you have a day filled with great food,…

Illinois has an estimated population of 640,000 white-tailed deer, which ranks 22nd in the nation. Deer hunting is a way of life for thousands of Illinois residents, and with firearm deer season…

Good afternoon! It has been a very busy couple of weeks, I returned from two weeks of veto session in Springfield and decided now is a good time to update…

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…

Deer hunters in Illinois will be busy this weekend, as firearm hunting season begins this Friday and continues through Sunday, November 24. A second round of firearm deer hunting will…