Metro East Sun

Rep. Kevin Schmidt invites local veterans to join advisory council

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt is inviting veterans from the 114th District to join his Veterans’ Advisory Council.

Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks public assistance on invasive spotted lanternfly

By C. M. Davis | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help monitor the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect first identified in the state in 2023.