NW Illinois News

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts has announced the final two events of his 2025 Summer Tour, scheduled for August 18 and August 21. The tour, which has included multiple stops throughout the summer, will conclude with a Town Hall at the Ogle-Lee Fire Protection District in Steward on August 18 from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm, and a Coffee & Conversation event at Mary’s Diner in Dixon on August 21 from 8:00 am to 10:00 am. Both events were rescheduled due to a scheduling conflict.

In addition to these tour events, Fritts’ office is hosting an IPASS and ICASH event on August 19 at Graves Hume Public Library in Mendota from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. IPASS representatives will assist constituents with updating their transponders, while Illinois Treasurer’s Office staff will help attendees check for unclaimed property.

Fritts thanked community members who attended his recent Coffee & Conversation event in Rochelle and highlighted his participation in distributing meals with United Way of Whiteside County during the Let’s Feed Our Children Event. According to Fritts, "This incredible organization has been keeping children in our community fed while school is not in session–distributing over 45,000 lunches this summer alone!"

His office also attended the LaSalle County Highway Commissioner’s picnic and congratulated Willis Senior Lofts in Rochelle on its open house and ribbon cutting. "This new facility will provide much-needed affordable senior living in our community," said Fritts.

Fritts reminded constituents about his office’s free museum pass program for Chicagoland museums, available by reservation through an online request form. He also encouraged residents to use the Community Calendar on his website for information about upcoming local events.

"Please note that as state ethics laws apply to this site, event restrictions apply. For-profit, political, or personal events will not be posted. Final decisions on which events are allowed are made at the discretion of the Office of Rep. Fritts," he stated.

Fritts was elected as a Republican representative for Illinois’ 74th House District in 2023, succeeding Dan Swanson.

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