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Friday, June 14, 2024
Illinois Free Fishing Days this Weekend!

Illinois Free Fishing Days are almost here! The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days celebration will take place June 14 – 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day celebration…


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
When is a Tax Increase Called a Tax Cut? When the Governor Says So!

Last week I focused on process – the mess that the Democrats created and then rigged to pass their tax increase. This week I’ll talk a little more about what…


Friday, June 7, 2024
Teen Summer DMV Saturdays

For our teen drivers, please see the information below to assist you reaching the wonderful milestone of becoming a legal Illinois Driver! The days between Memorial Day and Labor Day…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Today, we honor the brave.

Omaha Beach. 80 years ago today this stretch of sand looked a lot different as American troops embarked on the Great Crusade to save the world from tyranny. Learn more…


Wednesday, June 5, 2024
McHenry County Drug Court & Mental Health Court Graduation

I attended yesterday’s graduation of 10 men who’ve been through the program at the McHenry County Drug Court & Mental Health Court. This is an innovative way to address the…


Friday, May 31, 2024
In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning…

…While the whole wide world was fast asleep, as we once again slouched our way toward a 4:30 AM adjournment on Wednesday, Frank Sinatra’s classic recording of this great Mann…


Monday, May 27, 2024
Memorial Day is a Day of Remembrance

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Sheltered workshops in Illinois will close because Democrats put a price tag on the dignity of work

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Reick ridicules Democrats for playing rope-a-dope on a bill that passed unanimously out of committee

Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Rep. Reick points out that yet another Property Tax Force ignores the real problems with increasing property taxes

Rep. Reick points out that yet another Property Tax Force ignores the real problems with increasing property taxes, which is mandates and the failure of the state to pay what…