“My schedule of upcoming events throughout the district is expanding with new events added. Mark your calendar and I look forward to seeing you soon!” – Rep. David Friess

We are still awaiting a response from the Illinois High School Association on their intent to comply with federal directives prohibiting athletes from participating in single-sex sports opposite of their…

Under current state law, politicians can use campaign funds to pay for their own legal defense.We’ve introduced legislation (HB 1554) to do away with this practice as part of a…

There’s a lot happening in the 115th district, including Rep. Friess’s shred and recycling events, mobile DMV visits, and local coffee stops, among others. See you soon!

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. Please take a moment to honor the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans who served our country with dedication. Today is a time…

Did you know that only 30% of Illinois fourth graders are reading at grade level? We need to get back to the basics to improve outcomes for our students and…

Despite residents paying the second-highest gas tax in the nation, our roads rank among the lowest in the U.S.  https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/national/illinois-roads-rank-lowest-among-neighbors-despite-nations-2nd-highest-infrastructure-tax

May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon…

Happy International Day of Mathematics, and National Pi Day!

Illinoisans face the HIGHEST effective state and local tax rates in the nation making us the worst state for taxes. Read more here from Wallethub:  https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-states-to-be-a-taxpayer/2416. This trend can’t continue,…