The Chester Municipal Band will perform a free Independence Day concert on Tuesday, July 1, at 7 p.m. at the newly restored band shelter at Fort Kaskaskia State Historic Site!…

Keeping the momentum going with another great Coffee Talk at Taps and Vine Social House in Pinckneyville! Thank you to everyone who attended to share their thoughts, ask questions, and…

Hold on to your wallet! Governor Pritzker today signed the largest spending plan in state history. This $55.2 billion budget is filled with gimmicks and tax hikes. We need structural…

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate the dads who have shaped our lives with love, guidance, and strength. Happy Father’s Day to all the incredible dads out there!

June 14 is Flag Day, a time to honor our flag and reflect on the ideals it represents. On this day in 1777, the Continental Congress adopted the American flag,…

“Coffee and a Danish are on me…and we can talk about the budget, help you may need with a state agency, or an idea you have for legislation. I hope…

Rep. Friess and his team were honored to host an incredible group of local leaders, innovators, and statewide organizations Thursday for meaningful conversations about how we’re driving progress across our…

Governor JB Pritzker is testifying before the Full Committee on Oversight and Government Reform this morning to try to defend Illinois’ failed sanctuary state policies. The fact of the matter…

We need structural reforms to get Illinois’ fiscal house in order. Gimmicks and tax hikes aren’t the answer.

“Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Shred Event this past Saturday! It was an excellent opportunity to connect with the community and offer a helpful service to folks…