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Saturday, May 24, 2025
Prioritize Illinois Families

Under the Pritzker administration, more than $3 billion has been spent on services for migrants and illegal immigrants, while services for our most vulnerable citizens remain chronically underfunded and underserved….


Friday, May 23, 2025
Friess: FOID Outage Infringes on Gun Owners’ Rights

Rep. Friess addressed the House this week, pointing out that a 26-hour maintenance-related shut down of the FOID system hinders gun owners’ exercise of their 2nd Amendment rights. Watch below.


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Our Kids Deserve Better

Spending on education is up in Illinois, but unfortunately, our students are still underperforming. We need to make sure resources are being used wisely to secure the best educational outcomes…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
State Police “FOID” Portal to Go Down for Maintenance

Due to an upgrade of the Illinois State Police Firearms Portal, the portal will be unavailable to the public from 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, until 4:00 p.m….


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Shred and Electronics Recycle Day is Coming!

Please join us June 7 at the Fairgrounds in Pinckneyville!


Monday, May 19, 2025
Budget Required Fiscal Responsibility – NOT Tax Increases

We are back in Springfield tomorrow as we begin the final two weeks of the spring legislative session. We only have nine scheduled session days left before our May 31…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Democrats Float New Service Tax

A new tax on services is being floated in Springfield that would take more money from hardworking Illinoisans. The people of Illinois are taxed out. Democrats need to get their…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Responsible Budgeting, NOT Tax Hikes

Years of unsustainable spending growth overseen by Governor Pritzker and Illinois Democrats has now come back to bite us all. Conservative, responsible budgeting is the only way forward. We won’t…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
St. John the Baptist Catholic School Rededication is a “Heartfelt Moment”

Rep. Friess this week Congratulated St. John the Baptist Catholic School in Red Bud on the rededication of the school! “It has been a challenging journey since the significant fire…


Monday, May 12, 2025
Red Bud Mobile DMV Fully Booked – But More are Coming!

“Thank you for the strong response! All available appointments for the Mobile DMV event on Tuesday, May 13, have been filled. As a reminder for those who booked, the event…