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Thursday, December 27, 2018
New Laws Taking Effect on January 1

There are 253 new state laws with a January 1, 2019 effective date. Many of these new laws simply clarify existing statutes, while others improve transparency and overall government processes….


Wednesday, December 19, 2018
The Reick Report: December 19, 2018

Federal Government Bans Bump Stocks In a surprise announcement on Tuesday, the federal Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a ruling banning bump stocks. The DOJ amended the Bureau of Alcohol,…


Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Nominate a teacher for a Golden Apple Award

Do you know a teacher who doesn’t just impart knowledge, but truly inspires students to learn and succeed? Nominate him or her for a Golden Apple Award for Excellence in…


Friday, November 30, 2018
Senator Craig Wilcox and Rep. Steve Reick to Partner on Joint Mobile Office Hours Event in Harvard

McHenry County’s newest Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is partnering with State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) for a joint mobile office hours event on Wednesday, December 5 at the Harvard-Diggins Library,…


Thursday, November 29, 2018
Representative Steve Reick Argues Against Poorly-Crafted Township Consolidation Bill

Despite vehement objections by the only member of the Illinois House whose entire constituency resides within the boundaries of McHenry County (Rep. Steve Reick of Woodstock), members of the House…


Thursday, November 29, 2018
Rep. Reick Urges Rejection of Ill-Conceived Township Consolidation Bill

Despite vehement objections by the only member of the Illinois House whose entire constituency resides within the boundaries of McHenry County (Rep. Steve Reick of Woodstock), members of the House…


Saturday, November 17, 2018
Rep. Steve Reick Sets Mobile Office Hours at McHenry Library

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is continuing his mobile office hours tour next week with an event planned for Monday, November 19 at the McHenry Public Library. From 10:00 AM…


Monday, November 5, 2018
State Rep. Steve Reick Earns High Ranking on Technology & Manufacturing Association’s 2018 Legislative Scorecard

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) earned high praise on Monday from the Illinois Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) for his support of manufacturing in Illinois. Reick’s recognition was based on…


Monday, October 29, 2018
The Reick Report: October 29, 2018

Rep. Reick Addresses Spike in “Failure to Appear in Court” Cases in McHenry County The safety of your family is very important to me, so when I learned that several…


Friday, October 26, 2018
Rep. Reick Pushes for Stiffer Penalties for Bail Jumpers

In response to a significant spike in “failure to appear in court” cases in the collar counties, State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is championing a new bill that stiffens penalties…