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Tuesday, September 24, 2024
The Reick Report

Though National Food Bank Day, a day where we recognize the important work of Food Banks in every community to serve food insecure families, was on September 6th, every day…


Friday, September 20, 2024
SOS Announces Shift in DMV Facility Hours to Better Serve Residents

All Illinois DMV locations across the state will change operating hours starting next week. Here’s what you should know.


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
IDOT Update

Since 1995, IDOT has had a right of way through Glacial Park as one of the possible routes for the proposed expansion of Rt. 53. It’s been almost 30 years,…


Monday, September 16, 2024
Fraud Prevention Seminar!

Thank you to our presenter, Sonya Tompkins, from the Attorney General’s Office for a phenomenal presentation today! We hosted a Fraud Prevention seminar this morning to inform our residents on…


Friday, September 6, 2024
National Food Bank Day

This National Food Bank Day, let’s come together to support those in our communities who face food insecurity. Any action to help a local food bank, such as donating or…


Friday, September 6, 2024
They’re in the Business of Taking Credit, and When Things Go Wrong, Assigning Blame

Hot Topic of the Week:  When you hear a candidate of the majority party running for a seat in the Illinois House say: “I am committed to listening to all…


Monday, August 26, 2024
IL Supreme Court Rejects Venezuelan-Style Voting Law

On May 1st, House Democrats filed House Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2412 (nominally titled “DCFS-CHILD WELFARE GOALS”).  Let’s set aside for now the cruel irony of using a…


Friday, August 23, 2024
CASA – Court Appointed Special Advocates

Illinois is home to dozens of local CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) chapters. CASA volunteers are community members who advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse…


Thursday, August 22, 2024
A Story of Agency Failure from the Front Lines

First of all, I’d like to thank all of you who stopped by my tent earlier this month at the McHenry County Fair. Though the weather was a little over…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Another Successful Real ID Event!

Sen. Wilcox, Rep. Weber, and I hosted another successful Real ID event with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Thank you to everyone who participated!