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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!


Thursday, August 8, 2024
Free: Tele-Town Hall

Tonight, we are hosting a Tele-Town Hall to provide you with a legislative update, discuss some of the major topics from the end of the spring legislative session, and answer…


Tuesday, August 6, 2024
CMAP recently announced our 2024 technical assistance awards

This year, CMAP received 122 total applications from 96 different applicants, the most applications received to date. We have selected 30 new technical assistance projects that support communities with ADA…


Monday, July 29, 2024
Reick Hosting a FREE Paper Shredding and Food Drive Event

WOODSTOCK… Join State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) at his FREE Paper Shredding and Food Drive Event on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 9 am – 12 Noon at his District office in…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Information on the 2024 Illinois General Assembly Museum Pass!

Looking to take the family to any Chicago area museums this summer? My district office offers a family pass allowing complimentary access to our wonderful museums for my constituents in…