The Chicago Tribune has published the story of a family trying to obtain services for their autistic son, who “aged out” of Illinois’ special education system when he turned 22, and…

Dear Neighbor, I hope this message finds you and your family well. As we get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving, I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to…

I’ve driven by this gate on Dean Street, south of Woodstock, a million times. As the crow flies, it’s about 2 miles from my house. Little did I know that…

Death of A.J. Freund Spurs Calls for Major Reform Illinois’ at-risk children are supposed to be looked after by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). When these…

Pension “Double-Dipping” Bill Clears IL House This year I am a Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation that seeks to provide taxpayers with some much-needed relief by addressing the practice of “double-dipping”…

With only two weeks remaining in the General Assembly’s spring session, lawmakers in the House are now reviewing Senate Bills that have now moved over to the House for consideration….

Another week in Springfield ended on Friday without progress on a bipartisan, balanced budget that will grow our economy and address the major fiscal issues facing our state. Rather than…

Rep. Steve Reick Co-Sponsors Comprehensive Pension Reform Bill Our state desperately needs pension reform, and this year I’m serving as a co-sponsor of a comprehensive, compromise pension reform bill that…