The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved the State of Illinois’ request for assistance to help people and businesses in northeastern Illinois recover from severe storms and floods that…

Those who live in McHenry County may recall that a few years ago voters soundly rejected a ballot referendum question to change the operational structure of the McHenry County Board…

Fall Veto Session Concludes with Action Taken on Several Vetoed House and Senate Bills Lawmakers were in Springfield last week for the final days of the 2017 fall veto session….

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will continue his fall mobile offices tour next week with an event scheduled on Tuesday, November 14 at the Nippersink District Library in Richmond. The…

Yesterday in Springfield, lawmakers considered SB 2243, a measure that would increase the power of the County Board Chairman in a few select Illinois counties, including McHenry County. During the…

Today in Springfield, members of the House of Representatives approved a measure that would, among other things, freeze local government tax levies for two years. Prior to the vote, State…

The Governor has declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain handlers who are grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays. “Illinois is home to 72,000 farms on…

In an effort to connect the residents of the 63rd Legislative House District with their voice in Springfield, State Representative Steve Reick’s (R- Woodstock) mobile office hours tour will continue…

Lawmakers Override Several Vetoes during First Week of 2017 Veto Session Members of the Illinois House met in Springfield on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week to reconsider vetoes…