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Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers who do so much for others! Make sure to show your appreciation for the mothers in your life today and every…


Friday, May 10, 2024
Final Weeks, Budget Hole, Department of Early Childhood, and More

Pritzker’s budget hole Our scheduled session day today was canceled by the Speaker. We have TWO weeks left until our scheduled adjournment and so far House Republicans have not been…


Friday, May 10, 2024
$800 Million Budget Hole

Despite our warnings, Illinois Democrats used one-time federal aid from the pandemic to justify long-term spending on pet projects and the expansion of state programs. Now that pandemic funds have…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Celebrate Teachers!

To all educators in IL House District 99 and across the state, THANK YOU for all you do for our students, families and communities! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!


Sunday, May 5, 2024
Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. You can honor this holiday by celebrating the heritage, culture, and history of Mexico!


Saturday, May 4, 2024
It’s Jewish-American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes and honors the important contributions of Jewish Americans. This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history!


Friday, May 3, 2024
Deadlines, Stacking the Election Deck, Miss Quincy, and More

Today was another deadline day in the House as we focused on considering and amending bills advanced to us by the Senate. The deadline to advance Senate Bills through committee…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Fallen Officers Honored, Remembered at the Capitol Police Memorial

Today Rep. Frese stood with law enforcement officers from across the state to remember the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities. At the Illinois Peace…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Conservation Day with Miss Quincy, Nicole Taylor

Rep. Frese along with Sen. Tracy was pleased to welcome Miss Quincy, Nicole Taylor, to the capitol for Conservation Day. Nicole is a Marketing major at Quincy University; and also…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bringing Home the Bacon!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…