On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

How Many Corruption Convictions will it Take? Tim Mapes, the Chief of Staff to former House Speaker Mike Madigan, was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice yesterday afternoon. The conviction…

We have the opportunity to provide residents with low-cost and reliable clean energy by lifting Illinois’ ban on new nuclear construction. Rep. Frese this spring co-sponsored and helped pass SB76 that would…

The University of Illinois Extension is implementing changes and new staff to help provide real-time solutions and support to our Agriculture community. https://www.morningagclips.com/illinois-extension-investing-in-future-of-farming-across-state/

Rep. Frese and fellow members of the Sustaining & Protecting At-Risk Kids Working Group has delivered a comprehensive list of bills that would positively impact foster children, families in-crisis, and DCFS…

As of early August, more than 45 Illinois Department of Human Services workers have been fired, resigned or face pending discipline related to PPP loan fraud. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_2a6acbf2-3aeb-11ee-b1ec-63f547c490de.html

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a federal lawsuit against a newly-signed law targeting firearms makers and sellers in Illinois. https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2023/8/15/23832669/gun-rights-group-lawsuit-illinois-law-unsafe-marketing-practices-firearms-makers-and-sellers

Great Evening in Beardstown I want to thank everyone who joined me in Beardstown for a great discussion last week.  I was pleased to meet and greet several dozen Cass…

More than 40 local residents met with Rep. Frese at the Beardstown Elks Club Tuesday night to discuss state issues that impact our families, and to express concerns about recently…

Governor Pritzker signed dozens of bills into law in another round of bill signings on Friday afternoon. The full list of bills signed is below: https://gov.illinois.gov/newsroom/press-release.26838.html