Good afternoon! It has been a very busy couple of weeks, I returned from two weeks of veto session in Springfield and decided now is a good time to update…

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of November to Catholic Urban Programs in the form of a food donation. Schmidt…

This Veterans Day, we stand united in expressing our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our nation. Your courage, resilience, and sacrifice have safeguarded our…

Happy Birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps! Since 1775, Marines have served our country with honor, dedication, and courage. Thank you to all who have, and continue to, serve our country…

Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the strength and sacrifice of military families. Thank you for all that you do to keep our nation strong! 

It’s Election Day! Today is your chance to make a difference and ensure your voice is heard. Be sure to get to the polls before 7 PM tonight to cast…

Today, we honor the incredible bravery and sacrifice of those who answer the call as first responders. Thank you to all first responders for your unwavering service to keeping our…

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…