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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Rep. Friess and Sen. Bryant to Co-Host Senior Expo on July 30th

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess and Senator Terri Bryant invite you to their Senior Expo on July 30th. The event will take place at the Red Bud High School…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
New report from IRS shows Illinois taxpayers continue to flee with billions of income

The most important numbers about Illinois’ population loss may be from the Internal Revenue Service. That’s because the IRS knows exactly how many taxpayers are filing returns and how much…


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
High school students to start new exams in spring 2025

When Illinois high school students sit down to take their annual state assessments next year, they will take a different exam than in recent years. The Illinois State Board of…


Thursday, July 11, 2024
Rep. Friess Congratulates Penn Aluminum in Murphysboro for Receiving ETIP Grant

Yesterday, IMA member company Penn Aluminum in Murphysboro was presented with an Employer Training Investment Program grant on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. A premier…


Wednesday, July 10, 2024
$1.8 Million Federal Grant Awarded to Enhance Transit Access in Southern Illinois: Rep. Friess Comments

Red Bud, IL…The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) proudly announced that it has been awarded $1.8 million by the Federal Transit Administration to initiate a pilot program aimed at improving…


Monday, July 8, 2024
Illinoisan of the Day Nominations

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy 4th of July!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe.


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Application period for local park development grants opens July 1. Deadline to apply for an OSLAD grant is Sept. 13

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will accept applications for the next round of Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants between July 1 through Sept. 13,…


Monday, July 1, 2024
IDNR accepting grant applications for Pheasant Fund and Habitat Fund projects through Aug. 1

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is accepting grant applications for the State Pheasant Fund Special Funds Grant Program and for the Illinois Habitat Fund Special Funds Grant Program through August…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Cities Leap Forward 2024

On June 12th, State Representative David Friess and his team coordinated a training session for leadership and their administration within his district. Trainers from DCEO, SI NOW, SBDC, Illinois Secretary…