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Thursday, May 14, 2020
State Rep. Steve Reick Urges Governor to Follow Recommendations of McHenry County Council of Governments

Woodstock, IL – State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is advising Governor Pritzker to seriously consider the proposal issued in a letter written by the McHenry County Council of Governments to…


Monday, May 11, 2020
An Open Letter to the People of the 63rd District

To the People of the 63rd District: This week’s announcement by the Governor that McHenry County will be included in the Northeast Region as part of his “Restore Illinois” program…


Friday, May 8, 2020
63rd District Open Letter to Gov. Pritzker

Dear Governor Pritzker: During the past several months, I’ve done my best to give you the benefit of the doubt as you grapple with the damage caused by the COVID-19…


Friday, May 1, 2020
STUDENT VOICES: Resources for Students by Students – Home of the Student Advisory Council​​​​

ISBE’s Student Advisory Council welcomes you, the students of Illinois, to explore resources and ask questions that we can bring to the State Board from a student’s perspective. We are…


Tuesday, April 28, 2020
Cream of the Crop Photo Contest

Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs has announced the 2020 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest is now open.  The Treasurer invited youth from across the state, ages 8-18, to submit their…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Update

Friends: As your State Representative, it’s my duty to keep you up to date on developments regarding the COVID-19 virus and to provide you with information about the resources available…


Tuesday, March 10, 2020
Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Fight the Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Pritzker Issues Disaster Proclamation to Build on State’s COVID-19 Response, Unlock Additional Federal Resources Proclamation Formalizes Emergency Procedures Currently Underway Across State Government, Makes New Resources Available; State Continues…


Monday, March 9, 2020
House Republicans strongly urge the State of Illinois to cooperate with federal law enforcement

House Republicans are gravely concerned to learn that the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), at the apparent direction of the Pritzker administration, has stopped cooperating with federal immigration authorities with…


Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Millions Have Been Diverted From Gun-Related Funds, Dems Want More

In response to a mass shooting in Aurora in February, the sponsor of a bill which passed in the Illinois House in the Spring session stated that more money is…


Friday, November 15, 2019
DCFS is Broken, Half Measures Won’t Do

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…