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Friday, June 13, 2025
Team Friess Hosts Cities Leap Forward

Rep. Friess and his team were honored to host an incredible group of local leaders, innovators, and statewide organizations Thursday for meaningful conversations about how we’re driving progress across our…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Successful Shred and Electronics Recycle Event Continues Friess Districtwide Outreach

“Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Shred Event this past Saturday! It was an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and offer a helpful service to folks…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Rededication is a “Heartfelt Moment”

Rep. Friess this week Congratulated St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Red Bud on the rededication of the school! “It has been a challenging journey since the significant fire…


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Standing firm with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

“Today, I had the honor of standing alongside Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and several colleagues as she visited Springfield to address the dangerous consequences of Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary…


Monday, April 14, 2025
Randolph County Humane Society Mural Contest Winners Ready to Go!

Recently, Rep. Friess partnered with the Randolph County Humane Society to host a mural contest aimed at brightening the walls of their new facility. We’re excited to share these snapshots…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Friess, Homeschoolers Work to Protect Educational Freedom

Rep. Friess today met with a group of homeschooling families in Pinckneyville, IL, to discuss concerns regarding HB 2827. Over 50 parents were present at the meeting, which Carrie Gilliam,…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Rep. Friess, House Republicans Lead the Fight for Meaningful Ethics Reforms

As the Illinois House today reaches the deadline to advance members’ bills out of committees, Representative David Friess and his Republican colleagues stressed that once again desperately needed ethics reforms…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Protecting Female Spaces and Safety

Today at the Capitol, Rep. Friess and several of his Republican colleagues rallied behind Nicole Georgas, a mother from Deerfield, who reported that her daughter in middle school was forced…


Monday, March 10, 2025
Rep. Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative Celebrates Past and Future Leaders

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to encourage and support the future women leaders of Illinois. You can learn more about Rep Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative here: repfriesswli.com Here’s…


Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Photo: BackStoppers now in Perry and Randolph Counties

I would like to thank David Houston for introducing me to all of the dedicated members of the Backstoppers organization. It is my honor to welcome Perry County Illinois Backstopper’s…