Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with love, laughter, and the spirit of the holiday season. 

Happy Christmas Eve! Whether you’re gathered with family, enjoying a quiet night, or counting down the hours until tomorrow’s festivities begin, may the spirit of the season be with you….

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of December to Press Play x 2 Shinn, in the form of a food…

Rep. Schmidt’s offices will be closed from 12/24/2024 – 1/1/2025.

When we are called back to Springfield on January 4, 2025 we will enter a “lame duck” session. Some of the worst bills passed by Democrats have come through during…

Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays. Here are some common scam tactics you should look out for. https://1440wrok.com/scam-text-cost-illinois-resident-almost-30000

Here are some of the changes you should know about for Illinois driver’s licenses in the coming years. Changes coming to drivers’ licenses in Illinois

The lack of transparency and communication from the Illinois Department of Corrections on the drug exposure crisis in Illinois prisons is hugely concerning. House Republicans have been calling for action…

As coal plants shut down, the urgency to fill that void has led to an over-reliance on battery solutions which cannot provide the consistent power necessary to maintain grid stability….