The Illinois State Police (ISP) is hosting its first ever all-women recruitment event at Southwestern Illinois College on July 31 to encourage women to explore career paths available both as…

Written by David E. Smith On July 22, 2025, the Committee on House Administration held a hearing titled, “Clean Rolls, Secure Elections: Reviewing Voter List Maintenance Standards.” The hearing focused on…

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Freeburg Recreation Park to recycle their old tires! Recycling tires is primarily aimed at environmental protection and reduces landfill waste. Plus,…

The past couple of weeks, I have been busy in the district meeting with constituents, business owners, and working hard to make a positive difference. We have an uphill battle…

Illinois Democrats love to talk about local control—but their actions tell a very different story. In Springfield, they continue to pass down expensive mandates to cities, towns, and school districts,…

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is hosting a blood drive with ImpactLife. The blood drive will take place on Wednesday, July 23 from 3-6pm at the O’Fallon Township Lot located at 801 E….

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is excited to announce a FREE Tire Recycling Event scheduled for this Saturday, July 19th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Freeburg Recreation Park….

CRIMINAL LAW FBI agents make arrests of alleged large-scale methamphetamine distribution network. Following a two-week sting operation led by the FBI, eight Illinoisans are facing federal charges for running a drug ring….

Families maintain and grow a number of fruits and vegetables in their own gardens in Illinois, and in many cases they produce more food than what they can consume. Once…

Join State Rep. Kevin Schmidt for his Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Smithton on July 9th. The purpose of this free event is to help homeowners better understand the process…