Good afternoon!
Last week was busy down in Springfield due to our House Bill 3rd Reading Deadline on Friday. All House bills needed to be voted on by the end of the day.
Our next deadline is the Senate Bill Committee deadline on Friday, May 8th. This will require all the bills moved out of the Senate to be moved through House committees by the end of the day.
Upcoming Session Days:
- April 21-23
- May 5-8
- May 12-15
Keep up to date with scheduled session and committee times here.
Watch session and committee meetings live here.
Internship Program Application Now Open!
My office is now accepting applications for my 2026 Summer Internship Program! Interested applicants should email [email protected] to receive an application. Completed applications must be submitted no later than April 24th, 2026.
📢Public Input Requested for IDOT Improvements in Waterman
The Illinois Department of Transportation is inviting the public to learn more about and share their input on the proposed improvements at the intersection of Illinois 23 and Chicago Road (County Highway 16) south of Waterman. IDOT is presenting project information and encouraging public input from April 14 through May 14 via the project website.
The proposed project involves reconstructing the intersection of Illinois 23 and Chicago Road into a roundabout. In addition to the new intersection configuration, the project scope includes open and closed drainage systems, entrance enhancements, and the installation of new highway lighting.
For more information, click here.
To submit your input, click here.
Community Outreach
I had a great time watching the Newman Central Catholic High School production of Frozen! They put on a fantastic show and should be proud of their hard work.
I proudly presented Bentlee Lawrenz with a certificate at Montmorency Elementary School in Rock Falls for his incredible athletic achievement! Bentlee is an 8th-grade student who won the individual 3A Boys IESA State Championship in cross country on October 18, 2025. He absolutely crushed the competition, running his 2-mile course with a mile time of 5:07, and finishing the fastest across all 4 IESA classes. Congratulations Bentlee!
I spoke in defense of our Second Amendment rights at the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby (IGOLD) Day at the Capitol. Law-abiding gun owners continue to be punished for the actions of criminals in Illinois, and that’s not right. I was truly inspired by the advocates who came out in support of our Second Amendment. Thank you to all the Illinoisans who joined us in Springfield!
My office attended “Hands Around the Courthouse”, an event to raise awareness about child abuse in honor of Child Abuse Awareness Month. Thank you to the local leaders and advocates who came together for this important cause to end child abuse in our community!
My office co-hosted a Business After Business event with the other chamber members in our office building. Thanks to CASA, Midland States Bank, Prairie Brome Solar, and Sleek Hair Salon and Scalp Spa for co-hosting with us! We appreciated the chance to welcome the community and learn more about the businesses in our building.
I had a great time at the Ogle County Farm Bureau Legislative Luncheon this week! Connecting with my fellow farmers across the 74th is always a pleasure, and I look forward to continuing my work in support of farmers across Illinois.
Focus House in Rochelle welcomed me to their facility for a visit and to learn more about their efforts to provide residential and alternative programming for at-risk youth. They are doing critical work in our community by providing structure, counseling, and education to children in need.
My office recently hosted our annual Superintendent Round Table at The Long Branch in Amboy. I listened to updates, questions, and concerns from superintendents across the 74th District and gave them important updates about education-related legislation. I always appreciate these roundtables with both educators and administrators, as they give me perspective on critical education policies in Springfield.
I recently attended the Rochelle Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, where we celebrated the chamber and recognized the local businesses that are helping our economy grow. Congratulations to all of the award winners this year!
Museum Pass
Are you looking to visit one of the incredible museums across the Chicagoland area? Utilize my office’s FREE museum pass, allowing admission to any participating museum for up to four people.
Reservations are required and must be made by completing our request form, which can be completed by clicking here.
Community Calendar
The Community Calendar is a great resource to view upcoming events throughout our community in one streamlined location. To access this calendar, visit my website or click here.
Please note that as state ethics laws apply to this site, event restrictions apply. For-profit, political, or personal events will not be posted. Final decisions on which events are allowed are made at the discretion of the Office of Rep. Fritts.
Talk to you soon,
State Representative Bradley J. Fritts