Steve Reick

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| name= Steven Reick

|image = File:IL State Representative Steven Reick - Harvard CUSD 50 (screenshot) (cropped).png

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| state_house = Illinois

| state = Illinois

| district = 63rd

| term_start = January 11, 2017

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| preceded = Jack D. Franks

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|party = Republican

|spouse = Deb

|children = 3

|residence = Woodstock, Illinois, U.S.

|alma_mater = University of Illinois
University of Georgia

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|profession = Tax attorney

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Steven "Steve" Reick ({{IPAc-en|r|aɪ|k}} {{Respell|RYKE}}{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCQVHniBE6U|title=Riding Shotgun With Steve|website=YouTube |accessdate=6 April 2020}}) is an American politician. He is currently a member of the Illinois House of Representatives, representing the 63rd district since January 2017. The district, located in the McHenry area, includes all or parts of Harvard, Marengo, Woodstock, Bull Valley, Wonder Lake, Illinois, Greenwood, McHenry, Fox Lake, Spring Grove, Johnsburg and Lakemoor.{{cite web |url=http://www.precinctmaps.com/maps/GA/House2011/63rdHouse.pdf|author= Veeneman, Drew |title= Map of 63rd District |publisher=precinctmaps.com |accessdate=2013-05-26}}

Early life and education

Reick was born and raised in Kankakee, Illinois, graduating from Herscher High School in 1971.{{cite web | title=Representative Steven Reick (R): 63rd District | url=http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2495 | work=100th Illinois General Assembly | accessdate=January 20, 2017}} Being the first person in his family to attend college, he graduated from University of Illinois in 1975 with a bachelor's degree in Accountancy and went on to earn a Juris Doctor and a master's degree in Accountancy and Taxation from the University of Georgia in 1980.

Career

Reick is a self-employed tax attorney. He began his profession in 1982, when he and his wife moved to Woodstock, Illinois.

=Illinois House of Representatives=

Reick unsuccessfully ran for State Representative in 2014, losing to incumbent Democrat Jack D. Franks.{{cite news | last1=Coleman | first1=Emily K. | title=Illinois Statehouse Incumbents Win Across Board in McHenry County | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2014/11/05/illinois-statehouse-incumbents-win-across-board-in-mchenry-county/aiifwex/ | date=November 5, 2014 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} Reick won 41.46% of the vote to Franks' 58.54%.{{cite web|url=http://www.elections.il.gov/Downloads/ElectionInformation/VoteTotals/2014GEOfficialVote.pdf |title=November 4, 2014 General election Official results|publisher=Illinois Secretary of State |page=98 |accessdate=December 8, 2014}}

Reick ran again in 2016. Reick won the Republican primary and was set to face Franks again.{{cite news | last1=Reiland | first1=Jordyn | title=Reick Defeats Lichte in Illinois House District 63 Race | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2016/03/15/reick-defeats-lichte-in-illinois-house-district-63-race/ar9dtx7/ | date=March 16, 2016 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} Franks dropped out of the race in May to run for McHenry County Board Chairman,{{cite news | last1=Craver | first1=Kevin P. | title=GOP Candidate: Jack Franks' Departure from Illinois House Race Improves Odds | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2016/05/17/gop-candidate-jack-franks-departure-from-illinois-house-race-improves-odds/av9rylg/ | date=May 18, 2016 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} being replaced with John Bartman.{{cite news | last1=Craver | first1=Kevin P. | title=Steven Reick, John Bartman Seek to Succeed Jack Franks in 63rd House District | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2016/09/22/steven-reick-john-bartman-seek-to-succeed-jack-franks-in-63rd-house-district/al4a9m7/ | date=September 25, 2016 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}}{{cite news | last1=Craver | first1=Kevin P. | title=Democratic Party Set to Appoint Replacement Candidate for 63rd House | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2016/07/08/democratic-party-set-to-appoint-replacement-candidate-for-63rd-house/ayc4lwl/ | date=July 8, 2016 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} Reick won the November 8 general election{{cite news | last1=Craver | first1=Kevin P. | title=Steven Reick Wins 63rd House for the GOP | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2016/11/07/steven-reick-wins-63rd-house-for-the-gop/aalebhx/ | date=November 9, 2016 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} with 56.5% of the vote.{{cite web | title=Election Results - General Election - 11/8/2016 | url=http://elections.il.gov/ElectionResultsStateHouseSet3.aspx?ID=1hCUMbFFLbo%3d | publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} He took office on January 11, 2017.{{cite news | last1=Craver | first1=Kevin P. | title=New McHenry County Lawmakers Take Seats in Springfield, Face Hard Battles Ahead | url=http://www.nwherald.com/2017/01/11/new-mchenry-county-lawmakers-take-seats-in-springfield-face-hard-battles-ahead/a8i642n/ | date=January 11, 2017 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=January 11, 2017}}

As of July 2022, Reick is a member of the following Illinois House committees:{{Cite web |title=Illinois General Assembly - Representative Committees |url=https://ilga.gov/house/RepCommittees.asp?MemberID=2907 |access-date=July 3, 2022 |website=ilga.gov}}

Appropriations - Elementary & Secondary Education Committee (HAPE)
Elementary & Secondary Education: School Curriculum & Policies Committee (HELM)
Labor & Commerce Committee (HLBR)
Revenue & Finance Committee (HREF)
Wage Policy & Study Subcommittee (HLBR-WAGE)

Electoral history

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| title = Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2020{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=prSXs26mKQc%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637793052475464938|title=Election Results 2020 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Illinois State Board of Elections|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| party = Illinois Republican Party

| candidate = Steven Reick (incumbent)

| votes = 28320

| percentage = 54.77

| change = -45.23%

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{{Election box candidate with party link

| party = Democratic Party of Illinois

| candidate = Brian Sager

| votes = 23,390

| percentage = 45.23

| change = N/A

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 51710

| percentage = 100.0

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| title = Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2018{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=fkzkoIBAmBE%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637793050984769185|title=Election Results 2018 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Illinois State Board of Elections|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link

| party = Illinois Republican Party

| candidate = Steven Reick (incumbent)

| votes = 26121

| percentage = 100.0

| change = +43.53%

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 26121

| percentage = 100.0

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| title = Illinois 63rd Representative District General Election, 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=bt7bri46n7I%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637793049257118454|title=Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Illinois State Board of Elections|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| party = Illinois Republican Party

| candidate = Steven Reick

| votes = 25699

| percentage = 56.47

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Democratic Party of Illinois

| candidate = John M. Bartman

| votes = 19808

| percentage = 43.53

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 45507

| percentage = 100.0

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| title = Illinois 63rd Representative District Republican Primary, 2016{{Cite web|url=https://www.elections.il.gov/ElectionOperations/ElectionVoteTotals.aspx?ID=46twel0bGQc%3d&OfficeType=TPsWaFcg2f%2bZHFrYI%2b6FR2Cfb7mGVsUhY5%2f8M4vtZyk%3d&T=637793235123212054|title=Election Results 2016 GENERAL ELECTION|access-date=2022-02-01|website=Illinois State Board of Elections|publisher=Illinois State Board of Elections}}

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{{Election box winning candidate with party link no change

| party = Illinois Republican Party

| candidate = Steven Reick

| votes = 8829

| percentage = 59.31

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{{Election box candidate with party link no change

| party = Illinois Republican Party

| candidate = Jeffery Lichte

| votes = 6057

| percentage = 40.69

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{{Election box total no change

| votes = 14886

| percentage = 100.0

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Personal life

Reick is married to his wife Deb, and together they have three children and four grandchildren.{{cite web | title=About Me | url=http://steve463.com/about/ | website=steve463.com | date=11 May 2015 | accessdate=January 11, 2017}} Reick lives in Woodstock, Illinois.

In May 2019, Reick was arrested and charged with driving under the influence.{{cite news | last1=Gaitan | first1=Daniel | title=State Rep. Reick charged with DUI | url=https://www.nwherald.com/2019/05/02/state-rep-reick-charged-with-dui/ayb4sjh/ | date=May 3, 2019 | newspaper=Northwest Herald | accessdate=May 3, 2019}}

References

External links

[http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?MemberID=2690 Representative Steven Reick (R) 63rd District] at the Illinois General Assembly
[http://www.ilga.gov/house/Rep.asp?GA=100&MemberID=2495 100th], [http://www.ilga.gov/house/rep.asp?MemberID=2690 101st]
[http://steve463.com/ Campaign website]
[http://stevereicklaw.com/aboutme.html Steven Reick, law]
[https://ballotpedia.org/Steven_Reick Profile] at Ballotpedia

Category:Republican Party members of the Illinois House of Representatives

Category:Illinois lawyers

Category:Living people

Category:University of Illinois alumni

Category:University of Georgia alumni

Category:People from Kankakee, Illinois

Category:People from Woodstock, Illinois

Category:Year of birth missing (living people)

Category:21st-century members of the Illinois General Assembly