State Representative David Friess is pleased to announce the launch of the Third Annual Toy Drive in his district. This initiative aims to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season by providing them with new toys.Last year, the toy drive was a tremendous success, allowing numerous children in the district to experience the joy of Christmas morning with a new toy. Representative Friess and his staff were delighted to witness the smiles on the faces of these children. He emphasized, "No family should ever have to go without at Christmas."Unfortunately, each...
Of the 21,158 citizens living in Perry County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Monroe County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
In a recent connection facilitated by Rep Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative, a mentee named Jaydian had the opportunity to speak with Amanda McKune, a Conservation Police Officer (CPO) in the St. Clair County district. Jaydian, a junior at Red Bud High School, expressed her interest in becoming a Conservation Police Officer, and McKune graciously agreed to share her insights and experiences.McKune, who was named Officer of the Year in 2022, began her career as a biologist at the St. Louis Zoo. Her passion for the IDNR (Illinois Department of Resources) Conservation...