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Monday, April 21, 2025
IHSA Priority Must Be Student Safety

Student safety should be top priority for the IHSA. We need to work together to best protect the students of Illinois. https://www.wbez.org/education/2025/04/18/for-trans-athletes-in-high-schools-sports-ihsa-says-it-will-follow-state-law-not-trump-executive-order


Sunday, April 20, 2025
Easter Blessings

Happy Easter! Today we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Friday, April 18, 2025
Good Friday Gratitude

Good Friday is a day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a time to pause, look inward, and consider the deeper meaning of grace and redemption. As this solemn…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet. Today we remember Jesus’ words: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just…


Saturday, April 12, 2025
Passover Blessings

Passover is a celebration of freedom, resilience, and the enduring power of tradition. This holiday is a reminder to reflect on the past, cherish the present, and look forward to…


Friday, April 11, 2025
Youth Hunters Set New Turkey Harvest Record

Illinois youth turkey hunters set a new harvest record this year! 🦃 https://www.wmix94.com/2025/04/11/illinois-youth-turkey-hunters-set-new-harvest-record


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
New Events Added to Rep. Friess’s District “Mark Your Calendar” List

“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


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Waiting for IHSA Compliance with Federal Women’s Sports Protections

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…


Friday, April 4, 2025
Campaign Funds Should Not Pay For Legal Defense

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…


Friday, April 4, 2025
Mark Your Calendars!

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!