Briel Secures Local Arts Funding for Illinois Valley Hubs

OTTAWA, Ill. – A handful of Illinois Valley educational spaces and community spots will receive new investments secured through this year’s state budget by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, to strengthen and restore local art hubs catering to children, students...

Briel Highlights Upcoming DeKalb Town Hall

DEKALB, Ill. – Illinois Valley residents interested in learning more about legislative updates and other state news are invited to an upcoming town hall hosted by state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, on Thursday, Sept. 10, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Unitarian...

Briel Newly Appointed to Illinois Veterans Advisory Council

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – As an essential member of the House Veterans’ Affairs Committee in the Illinois General Assembly, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, will continue advocating for veterans’ top concerns and issues across the state as the most recent appointee...

Briel Celebrates Sami’s Law Expansion Signed by Gov. Pritzker

OTTAWA, Ill. – Working towards fairer accommodations for Illinoisans with disabilities, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting her work expanding Sami’s Law this spring legislative session, which was successfully signed into law by the governor Aug....

Briel Bill to Increase Safety of Service Animals in Schools

OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is better protecting service animals in schools and the students who rely on them with a new law requiring teachers receive service animal training as part of their annual training. “Service animals aren’t pets,...

Briel Joins WCPT 820 AM Radio Interview

CHICAGO – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is promoting an upcoming radio interview tomorrow, Wednesday, July 22, at 6:05 p.m. with WCPT 820 AM’s Patti Vasquez and guest co-host Ken Mejia-Beal to discuss recent legislative work advocating for Illinoisans with...