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Monday, October 23, 2017
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28

Unneeded or expired prescription drugs are often hoarded, sent to an insecure landfill, or flushed down the toilet to potentially contaminate local water supplies. These substances should be placed in…


Friday, October 20, 2017
The Reick Report: Veto Session Preview

Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Fall Veto Session After spending the last few months in our home districts, members of the House and Senate will return to Springfield next week…


Thursday, October 19, 2017
Program that Recognizes Veterans on Drivers Licenses Expanded

Former members of the Guard and Reserve who do not have any periods of active duty other than their initial active duty for training and annual training are now eligible…


Wednesday, October 18, 2017
IDOT Seeks Public Input on State’s Rest Areas

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking input on the state’s rest areas. To enhance traveler safety and comfort, IDOT maintains a system of 30 rest areas and 11…


Thursday, October 12, 2017
Rep. Reick Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ban Use of Taxpayer Funds for Elective Abortions in Illinois

Today State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) signed on as a co-sponsor of legislation that would prohibit units of government in Illinois from using taxpayer funds to pay for elective abortions….


Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Reick and Althoff to Host Joint Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Marengo

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) will conclude their Town Hall Meeting tour this week on Wednesday, October 11 with an evening meeting in Marengo….


Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The Reick Report: October 3, 2017

Governor Rauner Signs Law Authorizing Taxpayer-Funded Elective Abortions Last Thursday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed HB 40, highly controversial legislation that provides for taxpayer-funded elective abortions for Medicaid recipients and state…


Friday, September 29, 2017
Financial Aid Portal for 2018-2019 Collegiate School Year Opens October 1

While the collegiate year has just begun for many college students, now is the time to begin the process for receiving financial aid for the 2018-2019 college year. Students can…


Friday, September 29, 2017
Senator Pamela Althoff and Rep. Steve Reick to Host Second Town Hall Meeting on October 4

State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) and State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) are continuing their joint town hall meeting tour next week and invite residents of the 32nd Senate District and…


Thursday, September 28, 2017
In Politics You’re Only As Good As Your Word

Following Governor Bruce Rauner’s decision today to sign HB 40 after promising House and Senate Republicans, faith-based groups and other Illinois conservatives that he would veto it, State Representative Steve…