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Friday, August 8, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Gov. Pritzker Signs HB57 into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Releases Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law Springfield…Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed 124 bills into law, including House Bill 57. State Representative Kevin Schmidt…


Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Feedback Received from Survey!

I have received great feedback from my 2025 Legislative Survey! Each year, I reach out to my constituents and ask them to share their thoughts with me by completing a…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Attention Employers! Join Rep. Schmidt for a Free Jobs Fair

Are you looking for qualified job-seekers to match your business’ employment needs? Join Rep. Schmidt for a free jobs fair on Thursday, November 6 from 9am-noon at the Wyvetter H….


Monday, August 4, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Millstadt’s IGA for His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Millstadt’s IGA for His “Business of the Month” Millstadt, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) was happy to select…


Monday, August 4, 2025
State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Releases Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Releases Statement After Gov. Pritzker Signs His Bill into Law Springfield…Last Friday, Governor Pritzker signed 124 bills into law, including House Bill 57. State Representative Kevin…


Sunday, August 3, 2025
Governor J.B. Pritzker Signed 124 Bills on Friday

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed 124 bills Friday that will impact community-integrated living arrangements, Chicago police and fire pensions, and mental health therapy. To view the full list of bills…


Friday, August 1, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight:

Energy costs have skyrocketed across the state of Illinois added more financial burdens on families and businesses. Ameren Illinois has launched a new program to provide financial relief to income-qualified…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Ameren Illinois Launches New Program for Financial Relief

Energy costs have skyrocketed for residents and businesses across Illinois due to a spike in electric capacity prices. The estimated supply price increase has raised electric bills by approximately 18%…


Wednesday, July 30, 2025
DCFS needs comprehensive reforms to protect children in state care

Capitol News Illinois-Beth Hundsdorfer A caseworker assigned to monitor Illinois foster child Mackenzi Felmlee — who later died in May 2024 — had a troubling past, including an arrest for…


Monday, July 28, 2025
Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant is officially opened and accepting applications until September 30, 2025. This program provides state-financed grants supporting funding assistance to local government…