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Monday, May 13, 2024
Rep. Friess Holds Successful Shred Event in Pinckneyville

This past Saturday, Rep. Friess held a successful shred event in Pinckneyville at the Perry County Fairgrounds. This was a drive-up event where residents dropped off their confidential documents for…


Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers who do so much for others! Make sure to show your appreciation for the mothers in your life today.


Friday, May 10, 2024
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
National Tourism Day

Today is National Tourism Day! There’s a lot of amazing things to see in Southern Illinois! Visit www.downstateil.org to learn more!


Monday, May 6, 2024
Teacher Appreciation Week

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! This important week honors the often unrecognized work of those who are educating our next generation. Thank you to teachers across Illinois for the work you…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Rep. Friess: Democrats Push Major Election Changes with No Transparency

Springfield, IL…State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) strongly opposes SB 2412, a piece of legislation filed by House Democrats that makes significant changes to elections law in Illinois and impacts the…


Monday, April 29, 2024
Rep. Friess Thanks Red Bud Police Department for Successful Rx Drop-Off Event

This past Saturday, April 27th, Rep. Friess held an Rx Drop-Off event in collaboration with the Red Bud Police Department. The event helped those in the community dispose of their…


Sunday, April 28, 2024
National Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!


Friday, April 26, 2024
Rep. Friess to Host Rx Drop-Off Event in Collaboration with Red Bud Police Department TOMORROW

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess will be hosting an upcoming Rx Drop-Off event in partnership with the Red Bud Police Department on April 27th from 9:00 AM to 12:00…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Scott’s Law

The Illinois State Police suffered two Move Over Law-related crashes this week. In 2024, ISP has already suffered 14 Move Over Law-related crashes with six troopers injured.  Our state’s Move…