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Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Happy Birthday Girl Scouts!

On this day in 1912, the National Girl Scouts of America was founded. Since then, this organization has been encouraging the next generation of women to become leaders and make…


Saturday, March 8, 2025
Celebrating Women!

On International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across the world. Let’s continue to uplift, support, and empower women today and for generations to come!


Friday, March 7, 2025
Illinois’ Truancy Problem

Illinois schools are still struggling with chronic absence problems. Here’s how some educators are making sure students get to class. https://www.nprillinois.org/2025-03-04/illinois-schools-are-still-trying-to-solve-persistent-chronic-absence-problems


Thursday, March 6, 2025
Smile…It’s National Dentists Day

It’s National Dentists Day! Today we recognize the dedicated professionals who care for our smiles. Their care goes beyond oral health as dentists play an essential role in our overall…


Friday, August 12, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 8/12/2022

Energy Bills Proposed to Stop Blackout Threats State Representative Dave Severin is sponsoring legislation that would dismantle the “Green New Deal” law passed by Chicago Democrats and signed by Gov….


Friday, July 29, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 7/29/2022

Annual Red Bud Senior Fair – Tuesday, Aug. 2nd Tuesday morning, Senator Terri Bryant and I will once again hosting our annual Red Bud Senior Fair. This event provides an…


Friday, July 15, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 7/15/2022

Eight Children in Eight Months Eight children have died since December while cases of neglect or abuse were under investigation by the Department of Children and Family Services. The DCFS director…


Friday, June 17, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/17/2022

Illinois Pays Out $2 Billion in Fraudulent Claims Fraudsters stole more than half the money paid out by the state from a special pandemic unemployment fund, pilfering nearly $2 billion…


Friday, June 10, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/10/2022

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Illinois is one of ten U.S. States currently sitting at gas rates of over $5/gallon. The dismal news, already familiar to many motorists, was made…


Friday, June 3, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/3/2022

Pritzker Releases Two Convicted Murderers Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) voted to release two convicted murderers, prompting renewed calls from House…