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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!

Friday, March 28, 2025
Time to Restore Education “Basics”

Did you know that only 30% of Illinois fourth graders are reading at grade level? We need to get back to the basics to improve outcomes for our students and…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Friess, Homeschoolers Work to Protect Educational Freedom

Rep. Friess today met with a group of homeschooling families in Pinckneyville, IL, to discuss concerns regarding HB 2827. Over 50 parents were present at the meeting, which Carrie Gilliam,…