The McHenry County Department of Transportation has imposed a weight restriction on the Johnsburg Road bridge over Dutch Creek between Route 31 and Spring Grove Road. New limits are 32…

Supporters of independent redistricting (fair maps) in the State of Illinois have once again been denied an opportunity to vote on whether or not the map-making process for Illinois should…

Last week State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) received a check in the mail representing interest earned on back-pay that was withheld from lawmakers during the budget crisis last year. On…

Legislators Return for Final Weeks of Session Lawmakers return to Springfield on Tuesday to begin the final 3 ½ weeks of the spring session. During this time we will consider…

With winter finally in the rear-view mirror, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Gov. Bruce Rauner are encouraging all drivers and motorcycle enthusiasts to be extra cautious as more…

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) announced today that $158,000 in state-sponsored per capita grant money has been approved for libraries in the 63rd Legislative House District. The Public Library Per…

State Representative Steve Reick is currently serving as a Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation that would allow family members and law enforcement to petition the court for a firearms restraining order…

House Bill Deadline Passes; Budget Talks Take Center Stage The deadline for approval of bills in their chamber of origin was Friday, April 27. Members of the House are in…

Happy Tax Freedom Day! This year in Illinois, taxpayers had to work from January 1 through April 29 (119 days!) to pay their combined, federal, state and local tax burden…

Legislation that aims to address the teacher and substitute teacher shortage in Illinois received unanimous support in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) was a…