Stop Illinois from Imposing America’s Highest Service Tax The pending legislation would slap the full 6.25 % (plus local add-ons) on more than 80 distinct service categories, from barber shops…

Each year on the last Monday in May, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Memorial Day is a…

Illinois stands at a real financial and political crossroads as the state budget is voted on next week. The irresponsible budget practice by the majority party is the reason we…

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

Rep. Schmidt Donates Pay Raise for May to a Freeburg Food Pantry Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) donated his pay raise for the month of May to Hope Christian…

Starting now and going through late fall, gardens are beginning to reach their peak bloom. Warm weather coupled with busy bees (among other pollinators) are to thank for that. A…

Spring Session is scheduled to adjourn on May 31, and not much has been done to help Illinois residents who are struggling to get by. However, Democrat lawmakers in Illinois…

From Illinois Policy Democrat lawmakers in Illinois are looking to collect $2.7 billion statewide by expanding sales taxes from mainly goods to many services such as streaming services, rideshares, gym memberships, car…

The State of Illinois has serious issues such as an immigration crisis, high taxes, and corruption, that need addressed to move our state forward. House Republicans have sound legislation sitting…

Save the Date! This coming Monday, I will be hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar to help homeowners better understand the process of appealing their property tax assessments. Constituents from…