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Monday, December 28, 2020
Second and Third Lottery Drawing for 2021 Illinois Spring Turkey Season permits.

Second Lottery:  December 2, 2020 – January 11, 2021 All hunters are eligible to apply for one permit; hunters who have not already been awarded a permit will receive preference Click here to…


Monday, December 7, 2020
Jesse White Extends Closure of Driver Services Facilities until Jan. 5, 2021

Driver’s licenses and ID card expirations are extended until June 1, 2021 Online renewals have been expanded to reduce facility visits for in-person services Select facilities open to serve new…


Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Rep. Reick to Host Holiday Food Drive on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 am-noon

Woodstock – State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is hosting a holiday food drive on Saturday, December 12, at his legislative office. Donations of canned and non-perishable items will be collected…


Tuesday, November 24, 2020
Illinois High School Seniors Can Apply Now for 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarships

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Applications are being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation (ICF) for the 2021 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program. The ICF awards the annual Conservation Achievement Scholarships to encourage…


Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Reick on Cancellation of Veto Session: “We have a multi-billion dollar budget hole to fill and we need to be in session in order to have a voice in crafting a solution.”

On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Mike Madigan’s Chief of Staff announced that the fall veto session has been canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and proximity to the upcoming…


Friday, November 6, 2020
Rep. Reick Promotes Virtual Job Fair for Veterans

Illinois workNet has partnered with the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to hold a statewide multi-employer Virtual Job Fair. The event is slated to take place over four days…


Thursday, October 29, 2020
Reick joins McHenry, Lake County lawmakers in demanding to see science and data that supports closing restaurants

Restaurants across the state are being forced to shut down despite the lack of data showing that they are the culprit for the recent increase in COVID-19 cases, says a…


Thursday, October 29, 2020
Lilly Insulins to be available for $35/month

Persons who utilize Lilly insulins can now get their Insulin for $35 per month, either through the Lilly Insulin Value Program or through the Part D Senior Savings Model, which federal…


Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Rep. Steve Reick Questions Positivity Metrics as Heightened Mitigations Announced for McHenry and Lake Counties

WOODSTOCK— On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented for Region 9, which includes Lake and McHenry Counties, on Saturday, Oct. 31. In response to…


Wednesday, October 28, 2020
COVID 19 ALERT: Heightened Mitigations Coming to McHenry and Lake Counties on Saturday, Oct. 31

I just received word that heightened mitigation strategies are expected to take effect in McHenry and Lake Counties (IL Region 9) on Saturday, Oct. 31. During the mitigation period, which…