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Sunday, April 5, 2026
Happy Easter!

Happy Easter! I hope everyone has a wonderful day celebrating this season of new beginnings. Wishing everyone a peaceful Easter with those you love!


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Summer Internship Program Now Accepting Applications!

State Representative Brad Fritts is now accepting applications for his annual summer internship program! Interested applicants should email [email protected] to receive an application. Completed applications must be submitted no later…


Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Sign the Petition to Oppose the Ammo Tax

Say NO to the new proposed ammunition tax! House Democrats have proposed a bill to tax ammunition and require all ammunition to be serialized. This is nothing more than another…


Tuesday, March 10, 2026
2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program Applications Open

There’s still time to apply for the 2026 Local Food Infrastructure Grant program. These grants can be used to invest in food processing, aggregation, and distribution to help Illinois-grown products…


Tuesday, February 17, 2026
E-News Updates from Rep. Fritts – February 17, 2026

Good afternoon! Legislators are back in Springfield this week for session. Session is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday this week, and can be livestreamed here.  This week, we will see…


Monday, February 16, 2026
Honoring Presidents Day

Today we celebrate our first U.S. President, George Washington, along with all the great leaders who came after him. Happy Presidents Day!


Thursday, February 12, 2026
Happy Birthday President Lincoln!

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Happy Birthday to President Reagan!

Wishing a very Happy Birthday to President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan grew up right in the 74th in Dixon, Illinois, before going on to become one of our nation’s greatest…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
DCFS Scholarship Program Applications Open!

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is accepting applications for the 2026 DCFS Scholarship Program open to current and former youth in care. Applications are due by March…


Sunday, January 11, 2026
Human Trafficking Awareness Day

On Human Trafficking Awareness Day, we are reminded that we all have a role to play in preventing this heinous crime. House Republicans have sponsored legislation to hold offenders accountable,…