Murri Briel for IL State Representative - 76th District

03/17/2026

Sláinte! Happy St. Patrick's Day!

03/17/2026

Stay warm out there. Go vote!

03/17/2026

Photos from the LaSalle St. Patrick's Day Parade this past Saturday. Nothing better than a cold day and a community that knows how to celebrate together.

02/21/2026

Come check out the Council of Wise Elders!

Have you ever dreamed of being part of the Council of Wise Elders without leaving your home? Now’s your chance! Join us this Monday at 3:30 PM, whether online or in person. Don’t miss out—comment below for the link to the virtual meeting and be part of this inspiring gathering!

We have a speaker from Tri-County Opportunities visiting this month!

02/21/2026

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, February 21, for our Neurodivergent Council Meeting! This is a great opportunity to connect with others who understand the unique challenges we face. We’ll be discussing burnout—something many of us experience—and how it impacts those of us on the spectrum.

Here’s where and when you can join us:
- **Ottawa:** 9:00 AM at the Reddick Library Community Room
- **DeKalb:** 2:30 PM at the DeKalb Library Story Room

Come share your thoughts and experiences in a supportive environment! We’d love to see you there.

01/20/2026

Pictures from over the weekend for the I Have a Dream (for my country) Rally in the Park for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Washington Square Park in Ottawa. The event was hosted by Illinois Valley Indivisible

01/11/2026

Pictures and video from the ICE Out For Good--A Rally for Peace today at Washington Park in Ottawa. Illinois Valley Indivisible hosted the rally.

01/06/2026

🎆 New year, new elections! 🗳️
Illinois voters—mark your calendars:
📅 General Primary: March 17, 2026
📅 General Election: November 3, 2026
Stay informed. Be ready to vote. ✔️

12/31/2025

This New Year we'll continue to keep fighting for Democratic values—fairness, equal opportunity, accountability and a government that truly works for the people.

12/09/2025

🌟 Have you seen this yet? 🌟
Chronicle Media published a fantastic article highlighting Rep. Briel’s new Neurospicy Council

The concept of neurodiversity is generally not well understood by most people, including some on the autism spectrum. Amy “Murri” Briel, an Illinois legislator who represents DeKalb County, and who is the only neurodivergent representative in the state House, is working to change that. Those inv...