During the months-long trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, the jury heard testimony about the powerful Democrat’s use of play-to-pay tactics that included bribery and ghost…

Rep. Schmidt Issues Statement on Madigan Guilty Verdict Springfield, IL… State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) issued the following statement after the Mike Madigan verdict was announced: “Former Speaker Michael Madigan…

Abraham Lincoln, born on February 12, 1809, near Hodgenville, Kentucky, emerged from humble beginnings to become one of the most revered figures in American history. His rise from a simple…

Mascoutah Steak House is Rep. Kevin Schmidt’s February Business of the Month MASCOUTAH, IL…After receiving submissions from across the 114th District, Rep. Kevin Schmidt was proud to select Mascoutah Steak…

The current legislative maps in Illinois are so partisan that they’ve been described as an “insurance policy for House Democrats.” Democrats have used the maps as a way to take…

Ronald Wilson Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in the modest village of Tampico, Illinois, rose from humble beginnings to become the 40th President of the United States. His journey…

NEW ATHENS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of January to Church Emergency Services New Athens (CESNA), in the form of a food…

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL… State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will begin collecting “Valentines for Veterans” at his district office in Cahokia Heights. Representative Schmidt is encouraging students and residents to make…

It’s been a busy time, but I wanted to take a moment to update you on some happenings across the 114th District, including what I’ve been up to, constitutional challenges,…

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt is launching a Business of the Month program to highlight local businesses through the 114th legislative district. Each month, Rep. Schmidt will…