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Thursday, May 4, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Schmidt Honors Briana Morales, the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year

State Representative Kevin Schmidt honored Briana Morales today on the house floor for her accomplishment of winning the 2023 Illinois Teacher of the Year Award. Full video below.


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement Regarding the Verdict of the’ComEd Four’ Trial

Rep. Schmidt released the following statement this evening following the verdict of the ‘ComEd Four’ trial: “Today’s actions in court are an indictment of the culture of corruption which was…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Visits Arbor Day Gardening and Health Expo

This weekend, Rep. Schmidt visited the Arbor Day Gardening and Health Expo in East St. Louis where they were facilitating urban gardening in the region. At the event, there were…


Friday, April 28, 2023
Food Desert and Job Concerns in Metro East: Rep. Schmidt Comments

According to the USDA, a majority of the city surrounding the now permanently closed Walmart in Cahokia Heights and the also now permanently closed Save-A-Lot in East St. Louis to…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 4/25/23

Dear Neighbor, This week we resumed session of the Illinois General Assembly in Springfield. It was a busy week, and much was accomplished. I am honored to serve among my…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Walmart Permanently Closes in Cahokia Heights: Rep. Schmidt Comments

Last Friday, the Walmart store on Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia Heights IL closed it doors for the final time. Many people in the community have depended on this store…


Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Honors Two Local Women at Event in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, IL. –State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL-114) welcomed Dawn Putnam and Misty Barth of Mom’s on a Mission, to Springfield on Tuesday for a women’s brunch that honored the contributions…


Friday, April 14, 2023
Rep. Schmidt Visits East St. Louis and Cahokia High Schools

On Thursday, April 13th, Rep. Schmidt visited both East St. Louis and Cahokia High School to discuss being a state representative and government. He held a roundtable discussion about state…


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…