Congratulations to the Brown County School District 8th Grade girls on their SECOND PLACE win in state! I am so proud of your hard work throughout the season. You’re a…

After dozens of Illinois State’s Attorneys sued to keep cash bail in place, the Illinois Supreme Court delayed the statewide implementation of the end of cash bail, pending their final…

Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour as we begin Daylight Saving Time on Sunday, March 12. The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal reminds Illinoisans to test,…

Committee deadline week Today was our deadline in the House to move most bills out of committee for consideration on the full House floor. Here are a few of the…

Today we celebrate the great achievements of women around the world and in our lives. Happy International Women’s Day!

Farmers might be one step closer to getting a brand new crop as research continues at Western Illinois University.https://www.wgem.com/2023/03/07/pennycress-crop-research-continues-western-illinois-university/

Committee work House members did most of our work in committees this week, considering legislation to advance for full debate on the House floor. The House Public Utilities Committee this…

Protecting at-risk kids The House Republicans have formed a series of “working groups” this spring to craft and propose ideas to tackle many of our state’s most pressing issues. I’m…

Rep. Frese this spring is sponsoring legislation to protect children in the care of the state, and also to boost and support projects in local communities. Rep. Frese (R-Paloma) this…

“Still I hope I shall always possess firmness and virtue enough to maintain (what I consider the most enviable of all titles) the character of an honest man.” -George Washington…