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Tuesday, October 31, 2017
The Reick Report: October 31, 2017

Lawmakers Override Several Vetoes during First Week of 2017 Veto Session Members of the Illinois House met in Springfield on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of last week to reconsider vetoes…


Thursday, October 26, 2017
Reick Speaks to “Bait and Switch” Misinformation on House Bill

This week in Springfield, lawmakers voted to override a veto issued by Governor Rauner that would prohibit some of the world’s most successful companies from doing business with the State…


Thursday, October 26, 2017
Rep. Reick Defends Second Amendment Rights of Lawful Gun Owners

Today in Springfield State Representative Steve Reick (R- Woodstock) stood up for the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding gun owners in Illinois by voting against poorly-crafted anti-gun legislation. HB 4117…


Monday, October 23, 2017
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, October 28

Unneeded or expired prescription drugs are often hoarded, sent to an insecure landfill, or flushed down the toilet to potentially contaminate local water supplies. These substances should be placed in…


Friday, October 20, 2017
The Reick Report: Veto Session Preview

Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Fall Veto Session After spending the last few months in our home districts, members of the House and Senate will return to Springfield next week…


Thursday, October 19, 2017
Program that Recognizes Veterans on Drivers Licenses Expanded

Former members of the Guard and Reserve who do not have any periods of active duty other than their initial active duty for training and annual training are now eligible…


Wednesday, October 18, 2017
IDOT Seeks Public Input on State’s Rest Areas

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking input on the state’s rest areas. To enhance traveler safety and comfort, IDOT maintains a system of 30 rest areas and 11…


Thursday, October 12, 2017
Rep. Reick Co-Sponsors Legislation to Ban Use of Taxpayer Funds for Elective Abortions in Illinois

Today State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) signed on as a co-sponsor of legislation that would prohibit units of government in Illinois from using taxpayer funds to pay for elective abortions….


Tuesday, October 10, 2017
Reick and Althoff to Host Joint Town Hall Meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 11 in Marengo

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) will conclude their Town Hall Meeting tour this week on Wednesday, October 11 with an evening meeting in Marengo….


Tuesday, October 3, 2017
The Reick Report: October 3, 2017

Governor Rauner Signs Law Authorizing Taxpayer-Funded Elective Abortions Last Thursday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed HB 40, highly controversial legislation that provides for taxpayer-funded elective abortions for Medicaid recipients and state…