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Monday, September 30, 2024
National Fall Foliage Week

It’s National Fall Foliage Week! Whether you enjoy a hike, take a scenic drive, or simply enjoy the view from your window, there are so many ways to celebrate this…


Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Rep. Friess Announces Winners of 2024 Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Scholarship Awards

State Representative David Friess is proud to announce the winners of this year’s Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus Scholarship awards. Waterloo Lead Heads – Head Coach – Wayne Gaudey Steeleville Trap…


Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Southern Illinois Republican Lawmakers Call for Changes to Inmate Mail Protocol Following Recent Exposure Incidents

Harrisburg, IL— In response to numerous reports from constituents about exposure to drugs and other unknown substances in prison facilities across the state, State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg), State Senator…


Monday, September 23, 2024
Rep. Friess Thanks You for Successful Shred Event in Sparta

State Representative David Friess hosted a free Shred Event in Sparta this past Saturday. The event wasorganized to provide a convenient way for constituents to properly dispose of classified orconfidential…


Thursday, September 19, 2024
FREE Shred Event in Sparta this Saturday!

State Representative David Friess is hosting a FREE Shred Event THIS Saturday, September 21st, from 9:00am to Noon. The event will take place at Sparta City Hall, located at 114…


Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Are we any safer one year after cash bail was abolished?

One year after Illinois became the first state in the nation to abolish cash bail, the consequences are clear—public safety is being compromised, and the system is failing the very…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today we honor the foundational principles…


Monday, September 16, 2024
Bryant, Friess Honor Legacy of LCpl. Uhles with Highway Dedication Ceremony

In an effort to pay tribute to the legacy and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Drew M. Uhles, State Senator Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) hosted…


Thursday, September 12, 2024
Rep. Friess Visits Local Schools and Delivers Coloring Books

This week, State Representative David Friess visited schools in his district to distribute State of Illinois coloring books to 4th and 5th grade students. While there, Rep. Friess also taught…


Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Remembering 9/11

23 years ago, on a September morning that seemed like any other, America was forever changed. It’s a day etched into the collective memory of all of us, a day…