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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…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Rep. Fritts Seeks Nominations for 2026 Educator of the Year Award

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…


Thursday, April 30, 2026
Rep. Fritts Hosts Sharps and Rx Drop-Off Drive

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,…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Fritts Honors Local Women at 2026 Women to Watch Event

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…