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Thursday, April 13, 2023
Historic and Vacant East St. Louis Hotel to be Renovated into Housing Complex: Rep. Schmidt Comments

East St. Louis, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-East St. Louis) has commented on the renovation of the historic Broadview Hotel in downtown East St. Louis. The renovations will transform the…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 4/11/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the fourth edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including fentanyl crisis, agriculture, consumer…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 3/28/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the third edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including public safety, budget, jobs,…


Friday, March 24, 2023
A Day in the District

The following statement is from Rep. Schmidt regarding his “Day in the District” on March 20th: “This past Monday, I was grateful to be able to have ‘A Day in…


Thursday, March 23, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Schmidt Bill Passes Committee: Local Mayors Testify

In October 2021, a multi-purpose building that housed the Washington Park Police and Fire Departments burned down. Since then, the Village has not had an adequate building to house those…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 3/14/23

Dear Neighbor, I’m excited to present to you the second edition of “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” In this newsletter, I’m going to be touching on multiple issues, including our state budget, criminal…


Saturday, March 11, 2023
More Media Coverage on Cahokia Heights Sewer Crisis and Gov. Pritzker’s Unfulfilled Promise to Provide Funding

Click the link below to watch KMOV4 coverage on the sewer issues plaguing Cahokia Heights, Governor Pritzker’s unfulfilled promise to provide funding, and comments from State Representative Kevin Schmidt. https://www.kmov.com/2023/03/11/il-lawmaker-concerned-cahokia-heights-flooding-issue-city-waits-significant-state-funding/


Friday, March 10, 2023
Media Coverage: Cahokia Heights Awaiting Promised Funding for Sewer Renovation

Thursday, March 9, 2023
Cahokia Heights Faces Public Health Crisis in Response to an Unfulfilled Promise by Governor Pritzker: Rep. Schmidt Responds

Cahokia Heights, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) has responded to the unfulfilled promise of Governor Pritzker regarding a public health crisis ongoing in Cahokia Heights. The residents of Cahokia…


Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Congratulates O’Fallon Girls Basketball Team for their Class 4A Championship Win

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia Heights) shared a congratulatory message for the O’Fallon girls basketball team following their Class 4A Championship win last Saturday night. The O’Fallon girls basketball team…