If you have old or unused medications taking up space in your medicine cabinet, this Saturday is the perfect time to get rid of them. Take Back Day on October…

New York City recently began offering free travel tickets to migrants to encourage them to move elsewhere. Illinois was the 2nd most-requested location behind Texas, with 8.5% of those participating choosing…

The national debate on immigration continues to intensify, and California’s recent proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has placed even more attention on how states handle the crisis…

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt presented the OTHS Bass Fishing Club with a check for their program from the Sportsmen Caucus.

School Bus Safety Week is an important reminder to keep our children safe on their journey to and from school. Always stop for buses with flashing lights, stay alert in…

LEBANON, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of October to Lebanon Matthew 25:40 Ministries (LMM), which is the umbrella organization for the Lebanon…

When I first went to Springfield two years ago, I promised our veterans I would fight for them. It seemed the state was giving Illinois veterans a raw deal, and…

Happy Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day! Celebrate today by visiting local businesses and recognizing the vital role that our chambers play in our community.

Today starts Food Bank Week, and it’s a great time to reflect on the fight to end food insecurity. Let’s come together to support our local food banks this week…

Happy National Farmer’s Day! Thank a farmer today for all that they do. Illinois farmers feed the world!