EAST ST. LOUIS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of December to Press Play x 2 Shinn, in the form of a food…

Rep. Schmidt’s offices will be closed from 12/24/2024 – 1/1/2025.

When we are called back to Springfield on January 4, 2025 we will enter a “lame duck” session. Some of the worst bills passed by Democrats have come through during…

Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays. Here are some common scam tactics you should look out for. https://1440wrok.com/scam-text-cost-illinois-resident-almost-30000

Here are some of the changes you should know about for Illinois driver’s licenses in the coming years. Changes coming to drivers’ licenses in Illinois

The lack of transparency and communication from the Illinois Department of Corrections on the drug exposure crisis in Illinois prisons is hugely concerning. House Republicans have been calling for action…

As coal plants shut down, the urgency to fill that void has led to an over-reliance on battery solutions which cannot provide the consistent power necessary to maintain grid stability….

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…

Congratulations to Coach Mark Tampow and the Smithton School Boys Baseball Team for winning the 2024 SIJHSAA Class M State Championship earlier this year! Our office was honored to work…