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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rule of Law Turned Upside Down

We’ve gone from being a government of laws to being a government of men. This bill doesn’t define what it takes to be in violation, the Attorney General will make…


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Rep. Reick Calls on DCFS To Release Application to Administer Family First Prevention Services Act

Rep. Reick took to the floor today to question the Department of Children and Family Services’ application to administer the Family First Prevention Services Act. While the Act was intended…


Friday, February 3, 2023
Rep. Reick Announces 103rd General Assembly Committee Appointments

WOODSTOCK… Upon receiving his committee appointments for the 103rd General Assembly, State Representative Steve Reick (R–Woodstock) released the following statement: “Since 2019 I’ve been focused on reforming the Department of…


Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Rep. Reick, Woodstock Police Host Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

WOODSTOCK… State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) in partnership with the Woodstock Police Department will be collecting your unwanted or expired prescription drugs and safely disposing of them for FREE. This…


Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Rep. Reick to Attend Child Abuse Prevention Group’s State Capitol Rally on Third Anniversary of AJ Freund’s Death

SPRINGFIELD… State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) along with State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) will welcome McHenry County’s “Roar for AJ” group to the State…


Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Rep. Reick Favors Enhanced Penalties for Firearm “Straw Purchasers”

WOODSTOCK… In an effort to stop “straw purchasers” from buying guns that end up in the hands of criminals and gang members, State Representative Steve Reick (R–Woodstock) has filed H.B….


Thursday, November 4, 2021
Rep. Reick Leaves House Agreed Bill Committee Over Fiscal Irresponsibility

WOODSTOCK… State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) released the following statement following request for removal from the Agreed Bill Committee process meant to address the deficit in the Illinois’ Unemployment Insurance…


Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Rep. Reick to host FREE Shred Event & Food Drive

You’re invited! Please join State Rep. Steve Reick at his annual Shred Event & canned Food Drive. Attending this (FREE!) Shred Event* is an environmentally-friendly way to protect you and…


Sunday, August 1, 2021
Reick urges CDC to issue clear guidance as new school year approaches

As the CDC Dithers, Schools Twist in the Wind Last week the board for my local school district met and the main topic on the agenda was the matter of…


Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Op-Ed: Madigan gone; legislative hijinks continue

The Woodstock Independent Published July 13, 2021 By Steve Reick When the Illinois House convened in January, for the first time in 38 years, Michael J. Madigan did not preside…