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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…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
Rep. Fritts Responds to Passage of Megaproject Bill

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…


Thursday, April 23, 2026
Rep. Fritts Updates on Megaproject Legislation

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…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Final Call! 2026 Intern Applications Due Friday

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.


Tuesday, April 21, 2026
E-News Updates from Rep. Fritts – April 21, 2026

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…


Sunday, April 19, 2026
Medicare Event Tomorrow!

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…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Public Input Requested for IDOT Improvements in Waterman

📢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…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Fritts Speaks at IGOLD Rally

Yesterday, 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…


Tuesday, April 14, 2026
Illinois Property Taxes Up 27% Under Pritzker Administration

No matter how much he may want to deny it, Illinois property taxes are up 27% under Governor Pritzker. Instead of trying to pass the buck, the Pritzker administration should…