NW Illinois News

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has resumed legislative activities in Springfield following a short break after a busy committee deadline week. He noted that bills must pass the House floor by the Friday deadline to continue progressing this year.

Rep. Fritts's office is preparing a schedule of events for the summer, including the third annual Summer Tour, with more details forthcoming. For any questions or concerns, constituents are encouraged to contact the office.

A prescription drop-off drive is scheduled for April 12th in partnership with the Sterling Police Department and the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. The event will run from 9:00 am to 11:00 am at 211 Locust Street in Sterling. Rep. Fritts said, "I encourage all constituents to attend and utilize this opportunity to safely discard unwanted or expired medications!" Accepted items include tablets, capsules, patches, vaping devices, and pet medications, while liquids, syringes, and needles are restricted.

In local business news, Tortoise Multisport in Dixon and The HitHub by Bennie Baseball celebrated their grand openings. Rep. Fritts extended congratulations to both, noting their contributions to the community.

Furthermore, Rep. Fritts's office participated in a ribbon-cutting event for Ascendance Truck Center's acquisition of Thompson Trucking. Located at 23940 Moline Road in Sterling, this business anticipates continued growth.

Constituents visiting Springfield in the future are invited to meet with Rep. Fritts. He emphasized government transparency, stating, "It is crucial that the government operates with transparency, and I encourage you to hold me, and my colleagues, accountable!"

To stay informed about legislative activities and community updates, constituents can visit Rep. Fritts's website or follow his Facebook page. Rep. Fritts concluded his message with, "I will continue to update you via this e-newsletter to keep you up to date on my efforts to pass bills in Springfield and serve you in the district."