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Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rep. Fritts Passes Bill To Save Money for Local Government

SPRINGFIELD – Last week, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) unanimously passed a bill to increase local control and save money for smaller units of local government.  “Senate Bill 2836 is…


Monday, May 25, 2026
Honoring Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation to ensure our freedom. Thank you to our fallen military heroes for…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
E-News Updates from Rep. Fritts – May 19, 2026

Good afternoon everyone, and Happy Tuesday!  With only 10 more scheduled session days before adjournment, it’s crunch time in Springfield. By the end of the month, we expect to have…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Witness Slips Needed! Oppose Springfield Democrats’ Newest Gun Grab

Springfield Democrats are pushing House Bill 4471, which is a backdoor gun grab, through committee tomorrow. Make your opposition heard now by filing a witness slip here.


Thursday, May 14, 2026
Rep. Fritts Joins Press Conference on Affordability; Demands Gas Sales Tax Suspension

Today, State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) joined his Republican colleagues in a press conference on affordability in Illinois. He championed legislation to suspend the state sales tax on gas to…


Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Sharps and Rx Drop-Off Drive Tomorrow!

Join my office, alongside the Lee County Health Department, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Dixon Police Department, and Dixon Township, for a joint Sharps and Rx Drop-Off Drive! The drive will…


Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Honoring our Fallen Firefighters

Today, I attended the annual Firefighter Memorial in Springfield. It was a somber reminder of those we’ve lost to the dangers facing our firefighters every day. Thank you to the…


Sunday, May 10, 2026
Police Week | May 10-16

Police Week is a time for us to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line for us every single day. Unfortunately, too many officers…


Saturday, May 9, 2026
Rep. Fritts Attends Annual Springfield Police Memorial

It was my honor to attend the annual Police Memorial in Springfield. Every year, we attend this memorial to show our support for the brave men and women who serve…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
E-News Updates from Rep. Fritts – May 5, 2026

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…