On January 13th, 2023, State Representative David Friess honored the first group of mentors and mentees of his Women’s Leadership Initiative. The group enjoyed dinner at Reids’ Harvest House in…

MARION – Seven members of Southern Illinois’ House and Senate legislative delegation hosted more than 900 citizens at a Legislative Town Hall Meeting in Marion on Tuesday night. Legislators covered a…

State Representative David Friess, R-Redbud, took the oath of office on Wednesday, January 11th at the inauguration ceremony of the 103rd General Assembly held at the Sangamon Auditorium on the…

We are pleased to announce that our pilot program of State Representative David Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative was a great success. We are now in our second round and are…

The following is a statement from State Representative David Friess on his 2nd annual Toy Drive: “It is with great pleasure that we are collecting toys for our second annual…

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) congratulates Violette Nast for winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category (55+). Even though she is confined to a wheelchair,…

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) and the Waterloo Police Department will be hosting a Prescription Drug Drop-Off event in Waterloo on Wednesday, September 14th from 9:00-11:00 am. The…

Red Bud—State Representatives David Friess (R-Red Bud), Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg), and Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) are hosting a Telephone Town Hall for residents to talk about state issues and garner feedback…

SIKESTON—Work to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge will soon get underway. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route…

The area is experiencing record high temperatures. You should know that if you spend a few hours each day in air conditioning it can help prevent or reduce heat-related illness….