On Thursday, members of the House of Representatives approved a minimum wage hike that business owners from across the state said will negatively affect their ability to stay in business….

Reick Joins Republicans in Opposing Madigan’s House Rules Every two years, House Speaker Mike Madigan requires two critical votes from Democrat members. The first is their vote to re-elect him…

When lawmakers return to Springfield this week, Representatives will begin the process of vetting the hundreds of bills that have already been filed in the 101st General Assembly. State Representative…

Representative Steve Reick’s legislative office in Woodstock will be closed on Wednesday, January 30, and Thursday, January 31 due to the polar vortex. Messages may still be left at the…

On Tuesday, State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) unveiled legislation that would authorize a private sector “deep dive” into state agency spending so that opportunities for cost savings and greater efficiencies…

J.B. Pritzker Sworn In as Illinois’ 43rd Governor Last week, J.B. Pritzker and the other Illinois constitutional officers were sworn into office at an inaugural ceremony held in Springfield. Pritzker,…

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) filed legislation today that would ensure that concealed carry permit holders are not being shortchanged on the length of time their cards are valid. HB…

101st General Assembly Takes Oath of Office On Wednesday, January 9, it was an honor to be sworn into office for a second term in the Illinois General Assembly. The…

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin has announced the appointment of State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) to the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR), a bi-partisan, bi-cameral legislative oversight committee. “State…

There are 253 new state laws with a January 1, 2019 effective date. Many of these new laws simply clarify existing statutes, while others improve transparency and overall government processes….