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Friday, October 10, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: City of Cahokia Heights Repair and Replacement Projects

City of Cahokia Heights The City of Cahokia Heights will complete more than 80 repair and replacement projects to sewer lines and lift stations by the end of 2026, and…


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg

Schmidt Hosting Mobile Office Hours October 9 in Freeburg Freeburg, IL…State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) is hosting Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9. This free event gives his…


Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Schmidt Acts as ‘Principal for The Day’ in Cahokia

Last week, I was ‘Principal for the Day’ at Wirth/Parks Middle School in Cahokia! It was great to interact with the kids and have Q&A throughout several classrooms. This opportunity…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Let ICE Do Its Job

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have created an environment where law-abiding families are left vulnerable, and violent offenders slip through the cracks. Time and again, dangerous individuals who should never have…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Join Rep. Schmidt’s Veterans’ Advisory Council

I’m inviting veterans in the 114th District to join my Veterans’ Advisory Council. I want to hear about challenges and issues that impact our veterans and their families so we…


Tuesday, September 30, 2025
‘A Day in the Trades’ Event Coming to Metro East

October 28th– A Day in the Trades is a program aimed to drive metro east students to fulfilling careers in skilled trades. Skilled trade advocates from St. Clair, Monroe and…


Friday, September 26, 2025
Schmidt’s Spotlight: Energy, Transparency, and Commonsense

Illinois Needs Real Budget Transparency, Not Excuses Governor Pritzker is blaming Washington for a crisis he created in Illinois. Since taking office, he has increased state spending by roughly 40% and just…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Schmidt Supports Using ALL Resources to Lower Energy Costs

Energy Reform High energy costs are eating into family budgets across Illinois. House Republicans are fighting to lower the cost of energy bills and ensure all Illinoisans have access to…


Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Illinois Needs Real Budget Transparency, Not Excuses

Governor Pritzker is blaming Washington for a crisis he created in Illinois. Since taking office, he has increased state spending by roughly 40% and just signed the largest budget in Illinois history. “I’m…


Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Minerva Boutique for His “Business of the Month”

Rep. Kevin Schmidt Names Minerva Boutique for His “Business of the Month” Lebanon, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) selected Minerva Boutique to…