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Wednesday, May 30, 2018
Representative Reick Outlines New Laws Taking Effect on June 1

Click here to view a summary of 34 new laws that will take effect on June 1, 2018.


Tuesday, May 29, 2018
House of Representatives Pays Respect to Woodstock’s Harlow “Bud” Swartout Jr. through Honorary Resolution

On May 29 the family of one of Woodstock’s greatest community volunteers traveled to Springfield as Harlow “Bud” Swartout Jr. was recognized through an honorary House resolution sponsored by State…


Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Rep. Reick to Partner with McHenry County Chief Assessment Officer for Session on Understanding & Appealing Property Tax Assessments

Citizens from Illinois’ 63rd Legislative House District are invited to join State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and local tax assessment experts on Wednesday, June 6 for a free seminar on…


Monday, May 28, 2018
Reick Legislation that Improves Transparency of Dental Care Insurance Plans Goes to Governor Rauner for Final Action

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is sending legislation to Governor Bruce Rauner that clarifies dental coverage so that dentists are better able to follow up if payment issues arise. SB…


Friday, May 25, 2018
Rep. Reick Passes Legislation That Provides School Districts with New Tool for Filling School Board Vacancies

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) has received wide, bipartisan House support for legislation that eases the process for school districts to fill vacancies on boards of education when no one…


Thursday, May 24, 2018
Rep. Reick Recognized by American Conservative Union Foundation for Votes Taken During 2017 Session

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) has received the American Conservative Union Foundation’s Award for Conservative Achievement for his voting record in 2017. The Foundation scored every State Representative and Senator…


Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Reick Legislation that Removes Firearms from Individuals who Pose an Immediate Threat Receives Broad Bipartisan Support in IL House

By a vote of 80-32-1, the House of Representatives today struck a balance between civil liberties and Second Amendment rights and improved public safety by approving a method by which…


Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Harvard Parcel Chosen as “Illinois Opportunity Zone”

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is joining Governor Bruce Rauner in announcing that Harvard has been chosen as one of 327 “Opportunity Zones” approved by the U.S. Treasury. The Opportunity…


Monday, May 14, 2018
Reick Announces Weight Limits Imposed on Johnsburg Road Bridge

The McHenry County Department of Transportation has imposed a weight restriction on the Johnsburg Road bridge over Dutch Creek between Route 31 and Spring Grove Road. New limits are 32…


Friday, May 11, 2018
Illinoisans Denied Opportunity to Vote on Fair Maps

Supporters of independent redistricting (fair maps) in the State of Illinois have once again been denied an opportunity to vote on whether or not the map-making process for Illinois should…