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Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Fallen McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Recognized through Honorary House Resolution

As family, friends and law enforcement attended funeral services for fallen McHenry County Deputy Jacob Keltner on Wednesday in Woodstock, lawmakers in Springfield honored the 13-year veteran of the McHenry…


Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Reick Files Bills to Address Pension and Failure to Report Loopholes in Instances of Student Sexual Abuse

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) wants to close loopholes in existing law that allow teachers who sexually abuse students or fail to report suspected abuse to keep their pensions and…


Tuesday, January 29, 2019
Rep. Reick Pushes for Private Sector Examination of State Agencies to Identify Cost Savings in Government

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock), along with State Representatives Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Daniel Ugaste (R-Geneva), are urging lawmakers to authorize a private sector…


Thursday, January 24, 2019
Rep. Steve Reick Partners with McHenry County State’s Attorney to Address Negative Fallout from Bail Reform Act

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally are working together to address a threat to public health and safety that has resulted from the Bail…


Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Representative Steve Reick Takes Oath of Office for Second Term in Illinois General Assembly

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) joined 43 other Republicans on Wednesday as the 101st Illinois General Assembly was sworn into office in a ceremony held at the University of Illinois’…


Thursday, November 29, 2018
Representative Steve Reick Argues Against Poorly-Crafted Township Consolidation Bill

Despite vehement objections by the only member of the Illinois House whose entire constituency resides within the boundaries of McHenry County (Rep. Steve Reick of Woodstock), members of the House…


Monday, November 5, 2018
State Rep. Steve Reick Earns High Ranking on Technology & Manufacturing Association’s 2018 Legislative Scorecard

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) earned high praise on Monday from the Illinois Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) for his support of manufacturing in Illinois. Reick’s recognition was based on…


Monday, October 29, 2018
The Reick Report: October 29, 2018

Rep. Reick Addresses Spike in “Failure to Appear in Court” Cases in McHenry County The safety of your family is very important to me, so when I learned that several…


Friday, October 26, 2018
Rep. Reick Pushes for Stiffer Penalties for Bail Jumpers

In response to a significant spike in “failure to appear in court” cases in the collar counties, State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is championing a new bill that stiffens penalties…


Monday, October 15, 2018
The Reick Report: October 15, 2018

Eighty-Three Bills Vetoed During 2018 Session During the 2018 legislative session, 529 new laws were signed into law. A total of 612 bills passed both chambers of the General Assembly…