What a wonderful evening at the 2026 Success WLI Dinner — full of conversation, mentorship, and celebration of progress. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and helped make…

Happy April! The past few weeks in Springfield have been busy as we continue through the 2026 legislative session. With committee hearings held each day and more legislation considered weekly,…

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) issued the following statement after a House Floor vote on HB 910, the Chicago Bears megaproject initiative: “Last week, House Democrats advanced HB910, the…

Each year, I have the honor of nominating two local leaders on the rise to attend Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s Women to Watch event. This event brings together…

Last week, my staff attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Southwestern Illinois College’s new CTE building at the Red Bud Campus. The facility looks fantastic and will serve students who aim…

For years, Illinoisans have been crushed by some of the highest property taxes in the nation. Instead of addressing the bills our side of the aisle has to offer, the…

I will be hosting two upcoming Shred and Electronic Recycling Events to help residents safely dispose of sensitive documents and old electronics. Join me on June 6 in Pinckneyville and…

Thank you to the brave men and women of the Illinois State Police who work every day to protect us across the state. I was pleased to hear Director Kelly…

On March 19th, Sheridan Gorman was killed by an illegal immigrant. This tragedy was entirely preventable. Unfortunately, the governor continues to prioritize illegal immigrants over the citizens of Illinois. He…

For those who may be behind on their energy bills, a flexible payment option with Ameren is available through March 31. Eligible customers can set up a payment plan by…