Rep. Amy ‘Murri’ Briel
76th District
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Springfield Office:
292-S Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL 62706
(217) 782-0140
District Office: 628 Columbus St. Suite 204 Ottawa, IL 61350 (815) 324-5055
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Biography
Born and raised in La Salle county; Full-time legislator; Chief of Staff for former state representative Lance Yednock; Caseworker for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault survivors; attended Illinois State University; lives in Ottawa on her family farm with her husband and has three children.
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 to the Illinois Veterans Advisory Council.
Briel Celebrates Sami’s Law Expansion Signed by Gov. Pritzker
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. 7.
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.
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 disabilities.
Briel Highlights Disability Pride Month
OTTAWA, Ill. – State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is celebrating recent milestones supporting accessibility and inclusion for Illinoisans with disabilities during July’s Disability Pride Month.
Briel Invites Community to Local Baseball Game Tuesday
PERU, Ill. – Joined by her office’s trio of advisory councils, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D- Ottawa, is inviting community members to a Pistol Shrimp baseball game this Tuesday, July 21, at approximately 6:30 p.m., to enjoy a sensory friendly themed-night while connecting with local families.
Briel Named Illinois Farm Bureau ‘Friend of Agriculture’
LASALLE COUNTY, Ill. – In recognition of her work advocating for conservation and rural families in agriculture, state Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, received the 2026 Illinois Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award Saturday at the LaSalle County Fair.
Briel-Backed Blue Envelope Program Now Law in Illinois
State Rep. Amy “Murri” Briel, D-Ottawa, is highlighting a new law signed Friday set to improve interactions between law enforcement and Illinois drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder by establishing the Blue Envelope Program throughout Illinois.