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Thursday, April 10, 2025
Rep. Friess on School Mascots, Homeschool Mandates, and What SHOULD be Legislative Priorities this Spring

Rep. Friess joined the Annie Frey show to talk with her about Democrat legislation eliminating some school mascots and imposing new mandates on homeschool families, and also what he believes…


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!


Thursday, April 3, 2025
Mobile DMV is Coming to Red Bud

The Illinois Secretary of State’s Mobile DMV is coming to Red Bud City Hall on May 13th. If you need to renew your driver’s license, renew your registration sticker, or…


Thursday, April 3, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Asked to Review Illinois Firearms Laws

Second Amendment advocates in Illinois have asked the U.S. Attorney General to review our state’s firearms laws. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_d7e78337-9fff-4d41-ba24-4815c9417d10.html


Sunday, March 30, 2025
Friess, House Republicans Continue the Fight to Gerrymandering in Illinois

Gerrymandered maps rig elections. Here’s the latest on our Illinois Supreme Court case against Democrats’ gerrymandered legislative maps. Learn more about our efforts to overturn these unfair maps at RedoRemap.com….


Saturday, March 29, 2025
Thank You, Vietnam Veterans

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…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Rep. Friess Announces Randolph County Humane Society Mural Contest Winners!