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Saturday, July 6, 2024
Schmidt: OSLAD Grant Applications Open Until September

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13, closing…


Friday, July 5, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Celebrates National Independent Retailer Month!

This National Independent Retailer Month, join Rep. Schmidt and show some appreciation for your favorite independent retailer! As a cornerstone in our economy, independent retailers contribute so much to their…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Fourth of July!

Wishing everyone a joyful Fourth of July filled with family, friends, and the pride of our nation’s independence!


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Educating Seniors on Fighting Fraud

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) is sharing an update to senior citizens to keep them safe in the growing world of fraud. “Fraud targeting senior citizens is an increasingly…


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Schmidt’s Spotlight

Thank you for reading “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” It’s important we stay connected. This week, I’d like to update you on the Illinois Department of Natural Resources plan to buy out flood-damaged…


Monday, July 1, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Visits Our Brothers Keeper in East St. Louis

Rep. Kevin Schmidt was given a tour of Our Brother’s Keeper in East St. Louis this weekend. This group focuses on serving Southern Illinois by helping prior inmates become active…


Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Visits Garden Place Senior Living Facility in Millstadt

Today, State Representative Kevin Schmidt visited the Garden Place Senior Living Facility in Millstadt to speak to seniors and inform them of a wide variety of bills introduced that uplift…


Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Dupo and Millstadt This Week

State Representative Kevin Schmidt will be hosting mobile office hours in Dupo on Wednesday, June 26 in Dupo and Thursday, June 27 in Millstadt. Mobile office hours are open to…


Monday, June 24, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to The Joseph Center in East Saint Louis

East Saint Louis, IL…Last Friday, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) continued his commitment to fighting food insecurity by fulfilling his monthly donation to The Joseph Center in East Saint…


Sunday, June 23, 2024
Rep. Schmidt Holds Successful Shred Event

Yesterday, State Representative Kevin Schmidt held a successful shred event in Lebanon. Following the event, he released the following statement: “I was grateful for the opportunity to host a free…