Illinois State Representative Steve Reick
Recent News About Illinois State Representative Steve Reick
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Reick: "The Governor just said: “I’ve made it my mission to ensure that our students get the quality education they deserve”
In a Sept. 1 Facebook post, Rep. Steve Reick pondered what Gov. J.B. Pritzker considered a “quality” education after killing the Invest in Kids Scholarship program. The program provided scholarships to non-public schools for students whose parents wanted another education option.
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Reick: 'Democrats have once again failed to address their spending problems'
Rep. Steve Reick reacted to the passage of the 2023-2024 budget in a Facebook post on May 30.
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Reick: 'Illinois prepares for what could be one of the most expensive winters in state history'
State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) urged Illinoisans to exercise energy conservation, avoid scams, and verify if they're eligible for energy assistance for the coming winter in a social media post.
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'Let the people speak': Reick calls on Illinois General Assembly to stand against Pritzker's 'executive overreach'
Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is hoping lawmakers are ready to reclaim their legislative power against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders and "scientific hobgoblins."
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Reick encourages Illinoisans to remember 'those less fortunate,' donate Butterball Gift Checks
Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is thinking of those less fortunate this holiday season, encouraging those who are able to purchase Butterball Gift Checks that can be donated to local food pantries.“As we approach the holidays, let’s not forget our less fortunate neighbors,” Reick said in a post to Facebook.
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Illinois works to put 11 Purple Heart medals 'in the loving care of families' instead of state vault
State Representatives Joyce Mason and Steve Reick are doing everything they can to make sure the families of 11 Purple Heart medals have their awards in hand.
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Reick accuses Pritzker of 'slow-walking' federal loan repayments, costing Illinois millions
Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois' obligation to pay off Unemployment Trust funds rather than simply hoping that the federal government will forgive the debt.
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Reick sought more answers for labor relations legislation he 'voted for' in committee
Before favorably voting for legislation about labor relations during the third House reading, Rep. Steve Reick allowed bill sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh to clarify its purpose.
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Reick: 'Whatever J.B. Pritzker is selling, I’m not buying'
Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) recently warned that residents will continue to flee the state if Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker wins in November.
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Reick honors longtime Woodstock teacher and volunteer
State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) honored the life of Harlow “Bud” Swartout Jr. with great reverence during the May 29 House floor debate.
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Reick issues rebuke on short debate rules after House backs referendum on dissolving road districts
House approval of a bill that would allow voters to decide whether to dissolve a taxing district after a short debate in the chamber is not acceptable to Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock).
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From Kankakee Times
Reick, Ives question $2 million outlay for competency-based education program
Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) had questions and Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had a strong opinion to share when Kankakee School District Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Felice Hybert proposed launching a $2 million pilot program for competency-based learning at the House Appropriations Elementary and Secondary Education Committee hearing Monday.
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Reick favors common sense approach to gun control
As the gun control debate continues, Rep. Steve Reick is stressing there has to be a common sense approach to dealing with the lingering issue of gun control.
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Reick stresses fairness at hearing on proposed pension reform
Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) discussed a possible pension reform package at length during a House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing Tuesday, saying the good idea might feasible as long as it remains fair.
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Reick not happy with school funding holdup
Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) was not pleased Monday with 852 school districts having to wait for legislative approval to receive up to $350 million in funding for the fiscal school year.
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Reick bill would require cost analysis before road district consolidation votes
Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) said he recently filed legislation that would require a cost analysis before any consolidation actions are taken on township road districts.
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Reick asks Rauner to veto increased powers of county chairman
House Bill 171 would increase the McHenry County Board chairman's powers, an increase Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) believes is not in the best interest of his constituents.
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Reick calls state spending for new laptops for House members a waste
The General Assembly will spend nearly $50,000 to replace the laptops of state representatives, an expense that Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) held up as an accessible and clear example for wasteful government spending in a recent blog post.
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Rep. Reick adamantly against two tax related bills
Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) recently talked down tax credits and levy freezes in his opposition to proposed legislation.
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Reick, Wheeler urge no vote on county chairman limits
Reps. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) recently urged a no vote to codify the form of county government.