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Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Reick Talks About Partial Justice for AJ Freund and Other Abused Children

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Fall Veto Session Preview and DCFS Fails Us Once Again 

Legislative Update:  The Illinois House will convene this afternoon in Springfield for the first day of the scheduled Fall Veto session. As the name implies, this is supposed to be…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Another Successful Mobile Office Hours in McHenry

We had a great mobile office hours event today at the McHenry Public Library. Thanks to all who stopped and visited with us.


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time for Illinois to reform our Public Assistance Programs

The best form of welfare is still a good job. State public-assistance programs should be there to provide support in times of need but must emphasize the importance of a…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Mobile Office Hours Coming to McHenry

I am hosting Mobile office hours at the McHenry Public Library this Friday, October 20, 2023, from 10 AM to 12 PM! I am looking forward to speaking with you…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Today’s McHenry County Ruling Discloses the Failures of DCFS

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) issued the following statement today after a judge ruled that former DCFS investigator and child protection specialist Carlos Acosta was guilty on two counts of…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Big changes on the way as veto session approaches

Legislative Update:  The past week has been filled with horrific images and stories coming out of the unprovoked attack on Israel. Those who are now calling for de-escalation and proportionality…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Happy National Farmer’s Day!

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…


Thursday, October 5, 2023
Happy Women’s Small Business Month!

There are over 13 million women-owned businesses in the U.S. today. This October we celebrate women entrepreneurs and their lasting impact on our economy. Happy Women’s Small Business Month!


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
When are the People of Illinois Going to Demand Action on DCFS?

The adverse opinion issued last week by the Illinois Auditor General’s office of its compliance audit of the Department of Children and Family Services deals not only with certain financial…