David Friess recognizes student achievement during visit to Coulterville School
Illinois State Representative David Friess visited Coulterville School, where he met with staff, observed classrooms, and spoke with students.
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Rep. Friess calls for action on Stringtown Levee scour hole repairs
Illinois State Representative David Friess has joined with Scheibe to warn about the dangers posed by a scour hole near the Stringtown Levee.
Friess addresses gerrymandering concerns and district priorities amid legislative recess
State Representative David Friess has provided an update to constituents in Illinois’ 115th District as summer draws to a close.
FOIA request sent to City of Columbia regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Columbia regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Pinckneyville regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Pinckneyville regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Red Bud regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Red Bud regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Chester regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Chester regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Waterloo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Waterloo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Du Quoin regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Du Quoin regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
FOIA request sent to City of Sparta regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025
FOIA Request to City of Sparta regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
State Rep. David Friess invites public for coffee event in Waterloo
Illinois State Representative David Friess has invited residents to meet with him for coffee on Wednesday, August 20, in Waterloo.
Monroe County saw 7.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 14.6% of income in Monroe County. How does this compare to historical figures?
Perry County ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during June
Perry County residents paid $374,508 in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.
Monroe County responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June
Monroe County residents paid $701,890 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in June.
IDOT seeks public input on Southwest Connector highway project
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting public input on the Southwest Connector, a highway expansion project intended to improve travel between southern Illinois and the outskirts of the…
Friess urges state action as Stringtown Levee faces urgent threat in Monroe County
A scour hole first discovered in 2010 has expanded and now threatens the Stringtown Levee system in Monroe County’s Bottoms region.
Monroe County collects $97,581 in County Flood Protection Tax in June
In June, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Prairie State Sales Taxes: Randolph County residents paid 47th-largest sum in June
Randolph County residents paid $476,812 in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in June.
Randolph County taxpayers give $50,895 in County Sales Tax in June
In June, Randolph County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Randolph County residents pay $96,684 in Countywide Sales Tax in June
In June, Randolph County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Monroe County collects $132,140 in Countywide Sales Tax in June
In June, Monroe County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
$394,147 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Monroe County
In June, Monroe County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Perry County taxpayers give $45,737 in County Sales Tax in June
In June, Perry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
St. Clair County Farm Bureau hosts legislative staff farm tour
Staff members from the office of Illinois State Representative David Friess attended the Summer Legislative Staff Farm Tour organized by the St. Clair County Farm Bureau on August 6, 2025.
Randolph County collects $329,233 in County School Facility Tax in June
In June, Randolph County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.