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Saturday, April 6, 2024
Capitol Crimes Podcast!

No matter where you live, whether it’s in a big city, a suburban neighborhood, or a small rural town — your community could be impacted by human trafficking. Learn how…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Reick meets with folks from the Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia

I met with folks from Valley Sheltered Workshop in Batavia this week. They provide help to the developmentally disabled, such as employment and activities, which enhance the richness of their…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
National Agriculture Week!

National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Speed Test for Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) Challenge Process

Take a speed test to measure the quality of your household’s internet service. By completing a speed test using this tool, you’re participating in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment…


Friday, February 9, 2024
House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation

The Family Farm Preservation Act is a step forward toward keeping family farms in families when facing Illinois’ burdensome death tax. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/01/mccombie-and-house-republicans-back.html


Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Tele-Town Hall, Tonight!

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and I are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting tonight, February 6, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Join us!


Monday, February 5, 2024
House Republican Capitol Crimes: Andrew “AJ” Freund

The abuse, torture and subsequent murder of five-year-old Andrew “AJ” Freund at the hands of his parents stunned his community, but it was DCFS’ failure to protect AJ that shook…


Friday, February 2, 2024
Reps. Reick and Keicher to Host Tele-Town Hall February 6

WOODSTOCK – To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Representative Steve Reick (R–Woodstock) are hosting…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Groundhog Day in More Ways Than One

Some time ago I read a book entitled “When Prophecy Fails”, which was a social and psychological study of an actual cult in Oak Park, Illinois (are you surprised?) in…


Friday, December 22, 2023
WHS Project Lead the Way

On Wednesday I participated in a presentation at WHS Project Lead the Way discussing a walkability project and a solar project for the Woodstock water treatment plant. The student presenters…