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Wednesday, August 7, 2024
National Purple Heart Day

On Purple Heart Day, we recognize the courage, resilience, and sacrifice of all Purple Heart recipients. Their bravery serves as a beacon of resilience and unity for us all.


Monday, August 5, 2024
Find Illinois Products at Your Local Farmer’s Market

Illinois is known for its rich history of agriculture, and the state’s farmers markets are the perfect places to experience what Illinois farms are producing. These markets are a source…


Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Rep. Friess Thanks You for a Successful Senior Expo

Red Bud, IL…State Representative David Friess thanks you for attending his Senior Expo. The event, co-hosted with Senator Terri Bryant, brought seniors together and connected them with a variety of…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Easing transition for service members and their families

Military service members and their spouses who move to Illinois will find it less complicated than just a few years ago to obtain professional licensure in the Land of Lincoln….


Monday, July 29, 2024
Reminder: Rep. Friess and Sen. Bryant Senior Expo in Red Bud Tomorrow!

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


Thursday, July 25, 2024
National Hire a Veteran Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions.


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Celebrating Illinois’ Olympic and Paralympic Athletes

The 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris will kick-off with the opening ceremony on July 26 and conclude on August 11. Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
IDFPR License Renewal Event in Red Bud on August 5th. Register Today!

State Representative David Friess, alongside the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, would like to invite you to an in-person opportunity to renew your professional license before the expiration…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Professional License Renewal

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several…


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…