God bless all those serving overseas this National Day of the Deployed. Let us honor our nation’s heroes and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their loved ones during…

The Women’s Leadership Initiative continues to foster meaningful connections and promote women’s leadership in our community. The WLI recently held a Midway Luncheon, a special event that provides an opportunity…

Here’s a quick look at some of the issues we are expected to take up in veto session this week.  https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/politics/state/2023/10/19/illinois-general-assembly-veto-sessnuclear-moratorium-rent-control-a-on-illinois-veto-session-agenda/70775342007/

Parents, post your goblins, ghouls, witches, or whatever they have decided to be for Halloween this year. The winner will receive a family 4 pack of attraction passes to “The…

Rep. Friess enjoyed meeting with Scot Ward (President of Illinois FOP Corrections Lodge), Rick Hepp (President of Afscme local, Menard CC), and Erin Perry (Secretary at Afscme local, Menard CC)…

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…

With it being Women’s Small Business Month, Rep. Friess would like to give a shout out to Amy Mills, owner of 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro. Her unmatched culinary skills…

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….

Columbus Day commemorates the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas in 1492. Wishing all a happy Columbus Day.

In response to the news that the Director of DCFS will be resigning effective December 31st, Rep. Friess released the following statement: “No child should have to suffer at the…