The Chester Municipal Band will perform a free Independence Day concert on Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at the newly restored band shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site!…

Keeping the momentum going with another great Coffee Talk at Taps and Vine Social House in Pinckneyville! Thank you to everyone who attended to share their thoughts, ask questions, and…

Governor JB Pritzker is testifying before the Full Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this morning to try to defend Illinois’ failed sanctuary state policies. The fact of the matter…

In the dead of night Saturday Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly forced through a $55.2 billion state budget, a near spending record. State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) cast…

Spending on education is up in Illinois, but unfortunately, our students are still underperforming. We need to make sure resources are being used wisely to secure the best educational outcomes…

This week, Rep. Friess’s staff had the privilege of attending the SUL4R Grand Opening—an exciting milestone for our agricultural community and the future of sustainable farming. As a strong advocate…

It’s Tax Day again. Have you wondered how your state income tax dollars are spent? Here’s a breakdown: Tax Day: Here’s how your $4K in state income taxes is spent

Rep. Friess joined the Annie Frey show to talk with her about Democrat legislation eliminating some school mascots and imposing new mandates on homeschool families, and also what he believes…

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV is coming to Red Bud City Hall on May 13th. If you need to renew your driver’s license, renew your registration sticker, or…

Second Amendment advocates in Illinois have asked the U.S. Attorney General to review our state’s firearms laws. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d7e78337-9fff-4d41-ba24-4815c9417d10.html