A 13-year-old Carthage Middle School student is making a name for himself in Illinois politics, not as a candidate, but as an interviewer on a mission to educate voters.

Colin Weber created "Remarks with Republicans," a YouTube interview series featuring conversations with Republican candidates, elected officials, interns and field staff from across the region, according to a community announcement. The series has expanded into a podcast streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, reaching audiences beyond Hancock County.

Weber has completed more than 20 interviews, speaking with gubernatorial candidates and local office holders. His questions have earned praise for helping voters learn more about the people seeking to represent them, according to the announcement.

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