Local Government

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt will host a free job fair on Thursday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are organizing a free job fair in Alton, aiming to connect local residents with employment opportunities.

Rep. Mike Bost shared reflections on V-J Day and recent developments at Scott Air Force Base through several posts dated September 3, 2025.

State Representative Kevin Schmidt, who began serving the 114th House District in Illinois in 2023, has been focusing on reducing costs and taxes for families.

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik will co-host a free job fair in Alton on Friday, September 5.

Rep. Mike Bost marked V-J Day and discussed recent legislative activity on September 3, 2025 through a series of posts.

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has donated his legislative pay raise for September to the FFA Can-Do Challenge, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting those in need.

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt met with Kristin Green, the director of the Freeburg Library, to discuss the Public Library Per Capita Grant.

State Rep. Katie Stuart, author of the bill in the Illinois House, proposes expanding local mass transit district authorities.

Rep. Mike Bost used recent social media posts dated August 28-30, 2025 to spotlight his involvement with manufacturing leaders in Illinois as well as efforts supporting veterans’ services.

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between August 28-30, covering his involvement with an Illinois manufacturing group’s centennial event, meetings with veteran support organizations, and celebrating a new VA clinic…

Many residents in downstate Illinois have reported sharp increases in their utility bills, with some seeing their costs double or triple in recent months.

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has voiced concerns over Senate Bill 328, recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker.

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) is inviting members of the community to nominate their favorite business in the 114th District for recognition as “Business of the Month.”

Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik have issued a joint statement addressing concerns over water quality in Bethalto.

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt continued his monthly food donation program by delivering supplies to the Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis.

Income-qualified residents in Illinois who are behind on their energy bills can now apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local LIHEAP agency.

Senator Harriss and Representative Amy Elik have issued a joint statement regarding concerns about water quality in Bethalto.

A group of House Republican lawmakers in Illinois, including State Rep. Kevin Schmidt, have introduced a legislative package aimed at providing relief for working families facing rising costs for goods…

Retired police K9s in Illinois will soon have access to additional veterinary support following the signing of a new law sponsored by Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon).

Riverbend Family Ministries, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $60,000 grant in FY2024, according to…

Governor JB Pritzker has signed Senate Bill 328 into law, a measure that State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) says will negatively affect Illinois’ business environment.

Emma L Wilson King Foundation Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,000,000 grant in…

Metro East Every Survivor Counts, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 grant in FY2024,…