Earlier today, House Republicans united outside the Capitol to honor fallen firefighters during the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. We honored the men and women who…

Rep. Schmidt Sees Huge Success from His Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive Smithton, IL…State Representatives Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recently held a Tire Recycling Event and Food Drive in Smithton….

Rep. Schmidt’s ‘Business of The Month’ Highlights Good Morning Cafe Millstadt, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) recognized Good Morning Cafe as his ‘Business of The Month’ for April. Rep. Schmidt…

Due to poor public policy, Illinois now has the highest effective property tax rate in the nation. We must reverse course and craft policies that keep families and businesses here…

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt Says Cutting Funds to Local Municipalities and Counties is a Bad Idea SPRINGFIELD, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is raising concerns over a proposal from Governor…

This golden year in Illinois, we we proudly celebrate an extraordinary milestone of 250 years since 1776, when the United States Declaration of Independence was adopted. The State of Illinois is…

Second Annual Our Community Salutes Enlistee Recognition Ceremony SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. —As the nation commemorates its 250th anniversary throughout 2026, community and military leaders gathered to honor the…

According to the Chicago Police Department, Alphanso Talley has now been charged in the heinous murder of a Chicago police officer and the attempted murder of another officer, along with a long…

Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise to Mascoutah Food Pantry & Concerned Christians Mascoutah, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has pledged to donate the legislative pay raise he voted against to local…

Wishing all our Illinois educators a very happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Thank you for the dedication and care you bring to the classrooms every day. Each of you help shape…