This is the third installment of a series relating to a proposal to install a 600Mw Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 52 acres on Behan Road in Nunda Township….

On July 4, 2025, the FY2025 Reconciliation Act was signed into federal law. Among its provisions, the law created a federally funded tax credit scholarship program for elementary and secondary…

In my last Reick Report I discussed recent “energy” legislation passed in the October veto session. I put “energy” in parentheses because the bill wasn’t about energy so much as…

President Joe Biden’s signature climate law, the inaptly named 2022 “Inflation Reduction Act,” provided tax credits and other incentives to help accelerate the transition to alternative sources of energy like…

With the Holidays fast approaching, I believe this is a wonderful time to come together as a community to support our local food pantries. Please spread the word on this…

Looking to take the family to any Chicago area museums this summer? My district office offers a family pass allowing complimentary access to our wonderful museums for my constituents in…

AJ Freund, 5 years later: The short life and lingering effects of slain Crystal Lake boy. My work continues on meaningful improvements to fix the broken Department of Children and…

Reick Calls Out Democrats for Playing Games on Bill that Protects Illinois Children from Adult Abusers

Time is running out to file your state and federal income tax returns. Here’s what you should know about the process. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/04/all-about-filing-income-taxes.html