NW Illinois News

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts recently provided updates on his legislative activities and community engagements over the past two weeks. In Springfield, he has been involved in legislative sessions and working on various initiatives.

Fritts criticized Illinois House Democrats for what he described as "political theater," following a walkout by the entire Illinois House Republican Caucus. He stated, "Illinois House Republicans finally had enough of the political theater in our state legislature." He accused Democrats of focusing on politically motivated resolutions rather than addressing pressing issues such as the state's $3.2 billion budget deficit.

Fritts expressed commitment to serving constituents, saying, "I, along with my Republican colleagues, remain committed to doing real work for our constituents while Democrats continue to play political games."

In terms of committee assignments, Fritts will serve on six committees during the 104th General Assembly: Appropriations: Personnel & Pensions Committee; Energy and Environment Committee; Judiciary – Civil Committee; Labor and Commerce Committee; Transportation: Rail Systems, Roads, and Bridges Committee; and Transportation: Vehicles and Safety Committee.

Fritts also highlighted recent community events. His office hosted an IPASS and ICASH event at the Sterling Public Library with a strong turnout. He congratulated the Autism Center of Illinois on its expansion to improve healthcare access in the region.

He visited multiple schools in Polo last week, including Polo Community High School, Aplington Middle School, and Centennial Elementary School. Additionally, he attended Culver’s reopening in Rock Falls after remodeling.

A Medicare seminar is scheduled for February 11th at the Rock Falls Chamber of Commerce. The event is hosted by Representatives Brad Fritts and Ryan Spain with facilitation by the Illinois Department on Aging.

Fritts introduced a 'Community Calendar' on his official website to help residents stay informed about local events. State ethics laws apply to this site regarding which events can be posted.

For more information or to contact his office, constituents are encouraged to visit his website or follow him on Facebook for updates.