The House Judiciary Criminal Committee approved Democrats’ omnibus firearms bill despite concerns from Republicans, gun advocacy organizations and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-house-committee-approves-firearm-omnibus-bill/article_236595b4-eed1-11ed-8a84-675289a12dfe.html

On Wednesday, Rep. Frese was pleased to greet and talk with Kevin Byrne, the Consul General from the Irish Consulate’s Chicago Office. Consul General Byrne addressed the General Assembly on…

This morning we stood with first responders at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to remember the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty…

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming…

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced updated consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/idph-releases-updated-list-of-illinois-sport-fish-consumption-advisories/

Where’s the Budget? With two short weeks now left in our scheduled legislative session we have yet to see any state budget proposals emerging from the majority party. Meanwhile, tax…

Rep. Frese along with other members of the Sustaining and Protecting At Risk Kids (S.P.A.R.K.) Working Group on Thursday announced new legislation introduced to protect children in the state’s care,…

How many more indictments and convictions will it take before Illinois Democrats get serious about stamping out corruption in our state? We must pass robust anti-corruption measures today to build back…

Our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the horrific crashes on I-55 yesterday. Please keep all who were involved in your prayers today as…

The local challenges to the ban are moving forward… Federal judge blocks Illinois’ gun and magazine ban while case continues | Illinois | thecentersquare.com