From State Rep. Steve Reick: Governor Pritzker’s Tax, Borrow & Spend Budget More of the Same From Failed Democrat Playbook Governor JB Pritzker delivered his first Budget and State of the State Address to a joint session of the Illinois … Continue reading
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In today’s Chicago Tribune, two State Representatives get coverage for legislation they have introduced regarding teachers who sexually abuse those in their class rooms. State Rep David McSweeney made the front page with a description of the bill he and … Continue reading
Sunday, the Chicago Tribune ran an editorial entitled, “The odd memory losses of Speaker Madigan.” It reflects on the deposition taken of Mike Madigan in the case filed by Democratic Party Primary Election opponent Jason Gonzales. The case contends that … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steven Reick: J.B. Pritzker Sworn In as Illinois’ 43rd Governor Last week, J.B. Pritzker and the other Illinois constitutional officers were sworn into office at an inaugural ceremony held in Springfield. Pritzker, the billionaire businessman and Hyatt hotel heir, … Continue reading
The Illinois News Network‘s take on Governor Bruce Rauner’s killing of State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow taxpayers to petition for referendums to abolish township government: After veto from Rauner, lawmaker plans to re-file consolidation bill again this spring … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Governor Vetoes Township Consolidation Bill that Targeted McHenry County On Friday afternoon, Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to HB 4637, which singled out McHenry County and would have allowed township consolidation referenda to … Continue reading
Here is the bill sponsored by State Rep. Steve Reick that took effect on January 1st: Senate Bill 2861 (P. Althoff) – Creates the inclusion of dental service plans on uniform health care benefit information cards. … Continue reading
One of Jack Franks $5,000 contributors in his 2016 McHenry County Board Chairman race was Chicago Alderman Ed Burke. The Chicago Tribune reports the following in this column by Kristen McQueary: A federal investigation and ‘The Burke Effect’ It’s not … Continue reading
The following letter was sent by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally to legislators who will represent McHenry County next year: I am writing to offer my basis for opposing the expected legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational use in Illinois. … Continue reading
State Rep. Steve Reick offers the following hypothesis for State Rep. David McSweeney’e delay in sending his House Bill 4617 to Governor Bruce Rauner. The bill would allow voters in any McHenry County township to petition for a referendum to … Continue reading
McSweeney’s “Frank(s)enstein Posted on November 21, 2018 by WordPress.com Support McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is on record as supporting Representative David McSweeney’s Township consolidation bill (H.B. 4637), saying that “We want to be a laboratory for the state.”This may make for a … Continue reading
Ronald Eck, a member of Jack Franks’ fundraising Host Committees in years past filed complaints against Joe Tirio and the McHenry County Republican Party concerning legal fees used to finance the suit against the Illinois Integrity (sic) Fund. The hearings … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Steve Reick: Reick Document Shredding and Food Collection Event Set for This Saturday This Saturday, August 18th, I am partnering with the Woodstock Food Pantry and the City of Woodstock for a free paper … Continue reading
When Jack Franks was running for re-election in 2016 (before he dropped out to run for McHenry County Board Chairman), an identified Democrat filed for State Representative in the Republican Primary Election to run against Steve Reick. House Speaker Mike … Continue reading
On August 23rd, Judge Costello will hold a hearing on McHenry County Clerk candidate Joe Tirio’s suit against the so-called “Illinois Integrity Fund.” This is the group that sent scurrilous mailings against Tirio and six Republican Party County Board candidates … Continue reading
Found on State Rep. Steve Reick’s web site: Rep. Reick Files Legislation to Strip Teachers who Sexually Abuse Students of their Pensions At a recent joint meeting of the House and Senate K-12 Education Committees, a former Walter Payton College … Continue reading
With apologies to the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes story “The Adventure of Silver Blaze.” Thursday nightt State Rep. Tom Weber candidate held a fundraiser at the Rib House. There was an effort by local Democratic Party activists to … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs emergency “red flag” gun law, enacts 72-hour waiting period for all gun purchases Vows to veto gun dealer licensing bill again; urges action on broad public safety plan CHICAGO (July … Continue reading
The legislation (Senate Bill 3256) requiring a 72-hour waiting period between the time when one buys a gun and when one is allowed to take it from the store has passed both the Senate and the House. Here is how … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: Reick Details Changes to Firearms Restraining Order Legislation As you may know, I’m currently serving as a Chief Co-Sponsor of legislation that would allow family members and law enforcement to petition the court for a … Continue reading