Governor Pritzker should put his obsession with opposing President Trump aside and focus on ensuring Illinois families have every possible tool to help their children succeed in the classroom and…

In coordination with my Women’s Leadership Initiative Program, I’m excited to announce the 2026 Leadership Summit, scheduled for June 24 at Southwestern Illinois College’s Red Bud Campus. This summit is…

This week, I joined law enforcement and families from across our state for the 2026 Police Memorial. This ceremony is a chance for us to pay tribute to those who…

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, which has a very special meaning for my family and me. My wife Miki, my sister, and my wife’s two sisters have served as educators for…

In between the busy weeks in Springfield, my staff and I have had the opportunity to attend several events and visit schools across the district. I visited Evansville Attendance Center,…

What a wonderful evening at the 2026 Success WLI Dinner — full of conversation, mentorship, and celebration of progress. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make…

Happy April! The past few weeks in Springfield have been busy as we continue through the 2026 legislative session. With committee hearings held each day and more legislation considered weekly,…

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) issued the following statement after a House Floor vote on HB 910, the Chicago Bears megaproject initiative: “Last week, House Democrats advanced HB910, the…

Each year, I have the honor of nominating two local leaders on the rise to attend Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s Women to Watch event. This event brings together…

Last week, my staff attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwestern Illinois College’s new CTE building at the Red Bud Campus. The facility looks fantastic and will serve students who aim…