Malicious actors are people who attempt to access a person’s mobile device or personal information for their own gain. Oftentimes, malicious actors set up ‘honeypots’ or traps that get a…

Chester, IL…The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office was the recipient of a $10,000 grant for use in obtaining new ballistic plate carrier vests and Kevlar helmets for its patrol deputies. Sheriff…

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that develops in some people who have experienced a shocking, scary, or dangerous event. People may experience a range of reactions after trauma,…

Rep. Friess is hosting a free shredding event on July 15th, from 9am-noon behind Parkview High School’s Blue Jay Football Field at 1 Veteran’s Pkwy in Columbia. This is a…

One of the few remaining copies of a highly impactful historical document is on display in Springfield. The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum and Library will be displaying their…

Dear Neighbor, As we head into the heart of summer, much is going on that I’d like to share with you, both in our district and across the state. I…

Illinois ranks 8th in the nation for preschool enrollment – that’s pretty awesome! But some areas do not have enough publicly funded preschool spaces to serve at least 80% of…

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…

100+ Women Who Care is a group of women with a simple goal of giving back to their community by supporting local non-profits with large donations and exposure/community awareness. 100…

This past Tuesday, June 6th, Rep. Friess was honored to host Cities Leap Forward, an immersive learning seminar for local officials from surrounding municipalities within District 115. Administrative staff members…