From St. Rep. Steve Reick: Rep. Reick Champions Legislation to Ensure Fair Maps in Illinois There is overwhelming bipartisan support in Illinois for fair maps. Ensuring fair maps may very well be the most important thing we can do as lawmakers to … Continue reading
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From State Rep. Steve Reick: ICC to Host Local Hearing on Proposed Utilities, Inc. Rate Hike The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is hosting a public hearing on Monday, May 7 to gather public input about a water rate hike proposed by Utilities, … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Representative Steve Reick Helps Lead Legislative Effort to End Illinois Teacher and Substitute Teacher Shortage My office has been working with a retired teacher from Woodstock who was named one of the top ten educators … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Representative Steve Reick Serves as Leading Republican Voice on Bill to Allow Emergency Firearms Restraining Orders A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers has responded to incidents of mass gun violence across the nation with new legislation … Continue reading
The Illinois House has a rule which limits debate to two people on certain bills. It’s called “Short Debate.” Usually bills put on that agenda are non-controversial. The person speaking in favor of the measure is its sponsor. Then, the … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Passes McSweeney’s Township Consolidation Bill Springfield, IL – Yesterday the Illinois House overwhelmingly approved State Rep. David McSweeney’s (R-Barrington Hills) measure to allow voters in McHenry County new pathways to eliminate … Continue reading
Governor, Don’t Mangle the Only Chance You’ve Got “Mendacity. What do you know about mendacity? I could write a book on it…Mendacity. Look at all the lies that I got to put up with. Pretenses. Hypocrisy…Boy, I’ve lived with mendacity. … Continue reading
Something called the “Illinois Integrity Fund” from 2815 Forbs Avenue in Hoffman Estates, 60192, seems to be the dark money source for those opposing Jack Franks’ push toward total control of McHenry County government. Looks a lot like the “Government … Continue reading
In the gun control debate in the Illinois House on Wednesday, only one local State Representative got quoted in the Chicago Tribune. That was Steve Reick. Here’s what the Tribune reported: Rep. Steve Reick, R-Woodstock, argued that the rights set … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick’s web site: Rep. Steve Reick Presents Consolidation Survey Results State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) has released the final results of a recent legislative survey which showed that taxpayers believe elected officials should have to prove … Continue reading
Winter Games Opening Ceremonies Tonight A press release from Rep. Steve Reick: The Winter Games get underway this evening in PyeongChang, South Korea, and 13 athletes who either live or grew up in Chicago and the suburbs will be representing … Continue reading
Valley Hi Surplus Cash Situation Basis for One Bill Filed A press release from Rep. Steve Reick: This is the time of year when lawmakers are filing the bills they hope to advance during the 2018 legislative session. I have … Continue reading
From the office of Steve Reick: Reick and Wheeler Petition ICC for Local Hearing on Proposed Utilities, Inc. Rate Hike This week Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) and I sent a letter to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), asking officials … Continue reading
Here’s the latest from State Rep. Steve Reick: “Silence of the Dems”, Lisa Madigan Edition Posted on January 6, 2018 In the past several months, the Chicago Tribune has extensively researched and written about the assessment practices of Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios, … Continue reading
From McHenry County Board candidate Ersel Schuster: Taxpayer to Taxpayer After reading the “thumbs down” opinion (12/23/17 NW Herald), it would be difficult to conclude this is nothing more than a calculated put-down of Rep. Reich’s amendment HB 4160, an … Continue reading
Here’s a summary of a Northwest Herald article that popped up in my inbox this morning: A month ago today, McHenry County Blog ran a story with this headline: Now, I’m not saying that McHenry County Blog always notices significant … Continue reading
Posted by State Rep. Steve Reick: Rep. Steve Reick Files Legislation to Require Cost Study to Ensure Township Road District Consolidations Save Money State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is hoping to infuse some common sense into the discussion of township … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: With the Christmas season in full swing, there are many opportunities for families to gather for fun at local events in and around the 63rd District. To help you navigate all that northern McHenry County … Continue reading
State Rep. Steve Reick filed for re-election on the final day of filling. For an incumbent, this is unusual. Most file on the first day one can. … Continue reading
DDistrict 6 McHenry County Board candidate Orv Brettman sent out an email urging people to sign State Rep. Steve Reick’s petiton in favor of a veto of House Bill 171 two days ago. HB 171, you may remember is one … Continue reading