Yesterday in Springfield, lawmakers considered SB 2243, a measure that would increase the power of the County Board Chairman in a few select Illinois counties, including McHenry County. During the…

Today in Springfield, members of the House of Representatives approved a measure that would, among other things, freeze local government tax levies for two years. Prior to the vote, State…

The Governor has declared a statewide harvest emergency to assist farmers and grain handlers who are grappling with the fallout of rain-related delays. “Illinois is home to 72,000 farms on…

In an effort to connect the residents of the 63rd Legislative House District with their voice in Springfield, State Representative Steve Reick’s (R- Woodstock) mobile office hours tour will continue…

Lawmakers Override Several Vetoes during First Week of 2017 Veto Session Members of the Illinois House met in Springfield on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week to reconsider vetoes…

This week in Springfield, lawmakers voted to override a veto issued by Governor Rauner that would prohibit some of the world’s most successful companies from doing business with the State…

Today in Springfield State Representative Steve Reick (R- Woodstock) stood up for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois by voting against poorly-crafted anti-gun legislation. HB 4117…

Unneeded or expired prescription drugs are often hoarded, sent to an insecure landfill, or flushed down the toilet to potentially contaminate local water supplies. These substances should be placed in…

Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Fall Veto Session After spending the last few months in our home districts, members of the House and Senate will return to Springfield next week…