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Thursday, May 11, 2023
House Literacy Working Group Unveils Bold Legislative Package

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) was appointed to serve as the House Republican chairman of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors working group by Illinois House Republican Leader…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Schmidt’s Spotlight 5/9/23

This week was a busy one in Springfield! As we get closer to the end of this legislative session, things are rapidly picking up. I feel optimistic about what we’re…


Monday, May 8, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Schmidt Appears on Fox 2 to Discuss Destroyed Washington Park Municipal Building

Rep. Schmidt appeared on Fox 2 News in St. Louis this past Friday to discuss the destroyed Washington Park Municipal Building and his legislation to get the community the funding…


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…