State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, spoke with Shaw Local during a stop on his summer tour Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, to explain his decision to withdraw from the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, citing concerns over the removal of the word “God” from a prayer at a fundraiser.

Opinion from our editorial board: Rep. Fritts still has a choice. He can continue down the path of performative grievance, or he can rejoin the Chamber, roll up his sleeves, and get back to work. The Sauk Valley is stronger when all voices are at the table, including his.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, announced Wednesday that he withdrew his membership in the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce after the Chamber added a DEI statement to its website and removed the word “God” from a prayer at its annual scholarship fundraiser

A coffee and conversation will be from 8 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, at Mary’s Diner, 607 Depot Ave., Dixon.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, has recognized M. Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo with his July 2025 local business highlight award.

The TALK-LINE interview for July 18 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the wrap-up to the most recent General Assembly work on June 1.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, has announced he will seek a third term to represent the 74th House District in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Town hall, coffee and conversation events will be held through Wednesday, July 16.

For his June 2025 local business highlight, state Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, chose to highlight Carquest Auto Parts, which has two store locations in the 74th House District.

State Sen. Li Arellano Jr. and state Rep. Bradley Fritts addressed key areas of concern Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during a legislative update at Dixon’s Post House Ballroom.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon. will host a prescription drug dropoff event from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, June 10, in the Rochelle City Hall parking lot.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, is hosting a shred event from 9-11 a.m. June 7 at Self Help Enterprises, 2300 W. Le Fevre Road, Sterling. 

The tour’s first coffee and conversation event will be held at 8 a.m. June 4 in Franklin Grove.

Read the transcript of our Talk-Line interview with State Rep. Brad Fritts discussing the status of his proposed legislation he put forward this year

The TALK-LINE interview for May 16 featured Illinois 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts of Dixon discussing the progress made moving towards the end of the General Assembly session at the end of this montn

The event will take place in the parking lot of the Mendota Civic Center, 1901 Tom Merwin Drive in Mendota.

State Rep. Brad Fritts congratulated owner Ashley Bick for her continued hard work and noted that she had recently purchased a catering truck to support her expanding restaurant operations.

State Rep. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, will partner with the Lee County Health Department and Dixon Family YMCA to host a sharps drop-off drive from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 8, in the Dixon Family YMCA parking lot.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, honored Dallas Knack and Dr. Jennifer Hintzsche on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at the Women to Watch event in Springfield.

State Rep. Bradley Fritts, R-Dixon, will host a prescription drug drop-off event from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, April 12, in the parking lot of the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, 211 Locust St., Sterling. 

Janette and Chris Garza have owned and operated B’lush Salon for 8 years.

Read the transcript from our podcast: 74th District State Representative Brad Fritts discusses the time table of general assembly work underway plus comments concerning Governor JB Pritzker’s budget address, work in various committees.

The TALK-LINE interview for March 14 featured Illinois 74th District state Rep. Brad Fritts discussing the time table of General Assembly work underway plus comments concerning Governor Pritzker’s budget address, work in various committees, map re-districting and more.

Nearly 50 students from 12 high schools attended the spring council meeting.

Dinges Fire Company sells protective firefighter equipment, rescue tools and gear and services fire trucks on site.