Hello and Happy Tuesday!  We are officially in our busy season down in Springfield. This week is our Senate Bill Committee Deadline, which requires us to move all bills that…

DIXON – State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is seeking nominations for his 2026 Educator of the Year Award. This annual award seeks to recognize outstanding educators who go above and…

DIXON – State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) is hosting an upcoming drop-off drive to collect residential sharps and prescription medications, alongside the Lee County Health Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office,…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) welcomed Ellyn Schoenholz and Marla VanVickle for this year’s annual Women to Watch Conference in Springfield, a networking and recognition event put on…

SPRINGFIELD – Yesterday, House Bill 910, also known as the Megaproject Bill, passed the Illinois House with a bipartisan vote of 78-32.  “I voted in favor of the megaproject bill…

Good afternoon! Yesterday, the House passed House Bill 910, also known as the Megaprojects Bill. This bill continues conversations to keep the Chicago Bears in Illinois, and opens the door…

Reminder that applications for my office’s 2026 Summer Internship Program must be received by this Friday, April 24th! Interested applicants should email [email protected] to receive an application.

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…

Join my office for a free Medicare 101 event TOMORROW, from 4:00-6:00 PM at Mills & Petrie Memorial Library, located at 704 N. 1st Street in Ashton. This event is…

📢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…