I visited yesterday with senior citizens, staff and fellow legislators at Senior Services Associates in Crystal Lake. We talked about the needs and concerns of senior citizens in the district. 

Illinois students can now be covered for missing class for programs like FFA and 4-H under a new law which allows schools to count work-based learning events as excused absences. https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/new-illinois-law-to-cover-students-attendance-on-cross-state-events/

Farmers Market Week takes place August 6th through August 12th.

Today we acknowledge, honor, and remember the sacrifices made by our military servicemembers and those who have earned the Purple Heart. Thank you to these brave heroes and their families…

It’s McHenry County Fair time, I’m going to have a booth right there on the midway. On Wednesday, August 2nd, we’ll be having mobile office hours from 11:00-4:00. Stop on by and…

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…

Trooper Frank is finally going home after being seriously injured in a Scott’s Law crash in 2021. Remember to SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER when approaching any vehicle with hazard lights activated to…

Rep. Reick met with DC Matt Hedges and his wife this morning to present him with the Fire Prevention and Life Safety Award this morning in Springfield. The Fire Prevention…

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming…

This morning we paid tribute to Illinois’ fallen heroes and their families during the Illinois Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony in Springfield. May their sacrifice never be forgotten. Here is more…