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…

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…

Discussion about the Pierre Menard Home Today I met with Department of Natural Resources Deputy Director Natalie Finnie to discuss the Pierre Menard home in Randolph County. The historical site…

Session Adjourned The Illinois House and Senate held its final week of the scheduled 2022 spring session and then adjourned in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 9. The…

On Monday, April 18th, Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) will be hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off in partnership with the Sparta Police Department. This FREE event will take place…

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) released the following statement after the Illinois Democrats passed a $45 billion budget late Friday night: “Last year when I was sworn into office,…

Budget Update As Democrats continue negotiating how to spend taxpayer dollars for the coming fiscal year, Republicans say millions of their constituents across Illinois are being snubbed. The spring session…

DCFS The purpose of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is to care for kids in Illinois and they have continually fallen short in that purpose. Governor…

Session Update This past week saw limited floor action as bills have begun to arrive from the Senate. These bills must move through their respective committees before moving to the…

Session Update Friday marked the deadline for the 3rd Reading of House Bills. One of the busier weeks each spring, the House was in session until 11 pm Thursday. Friday…