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Friday, July 15, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 7/15/2022

Eight Children in Eight Months Eight children have died since December while cases of neglect or abuse were under investigation by the Department of Children and Family Services. The DCFS director…


Tuesday, June 21, 2022
Route 51 in Perry County Reduced for Chester Bridge Rehab

SIKESTON—Work to rehabilitate the Chester Bridge will soon get underway. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via MO Route 51/IL Route…


Friday, June 17, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/17/2022

Illinois Pays Out $2 Billion in Fraudulent Claims Fraudsters stole more than half the money paid out by the state from a special pandemic unemployment fund, pilfering nearly $2 billion…


Wednesday, June 15, 2022
Beat the Summer Heat by Heading to these Cooling Centers

The area is experiencing record high temperatures. You should know that if you spend a few hours each day in air conditioning it can help prevent or reduce heat-related illness….


Friday, June 10, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/10/2022

Gas Prices Continue to Rise Illinois is one of ten U.S. States currently sitting at gas rates of over $5/gallon. The dismal news, already familiar to many motorists, was made…


Wednesday, June 8, 2022
MoDOT to Hold Community Briefing on Chester Bridge

The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a community briefing to discuss future plans to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge over the Mississippi River will be replaced using the…


Friday, June 3, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 6/3/2022

Pritzker Releases Two Convicted Murderers Just ahead of the Memorial Day Weekend, Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Prisoner Review Board (PRB) voted to release two convicted murderers, prompting renewed calls from House…


Wednesday, May 25, 2022
Photo: BackStoppers now in Perry and Randolph Counties

I would like to thank David Houston for introducing me to all of the dedicated members of the Backstoppers organization. It is my honor to welcome Perry County Illinois Backstopper’s…


Friday, May 20, 2022
State Rep. David Friess Weekly Update – 5/20/2022

Pritzker Continues to Make Excuses for DCFS DCFS Director Marc Smith has been held in contempt of court for a shocking 11th time. The record 11th citation concerns the case…


Monday, May 9, 2022
Friess Has Two Bills Signed into Law

Springfield… Through a cooperative and bipartisan effort in Springfield this year, State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) led two bills through the General Assembly with wide, bipartisan support. The new…