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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Firefighters Memorial, Medal of Honor Ceremony

This morning we stood with first responders at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to remember the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Law Enforcement Memorial Day

Thursday was a somber day at the Capitol as law enforcement from across the state traveled to Springfield for the annual memorial ceremony to mourn and to honor those who…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Livingston Area Career Center Brings Home the Gold!

Congratulations to Livingston Area Career Center Students, their Sponsors, area companies that participated in SkillsUSA Illinois for Bringing Home the Gold! Good Luck at Nationals in Atlanta, GA. We’re with…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
Congratulations State Champion Washington High School Wrestlers!

Rep. Tipsword and the Illinois House this week honored IHSA Class 2A wrestling champion Washington HIgh School Panthers! Congratulations on a fantastic season! Watch below! https://youtu.be/D0gljwezEG8


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Tipsword, House Republican Public Safety Working Group Introduce New Measures to Protect Families and Taxpayers

Rep. Tipsword and fellow members of the House Republican Truth in Public Safety, or TIPS, Working Group, today announced a new package of legislation they are championing to  meaningfully improve…


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Metamora Grade School Playground Renovation Ribbon Cutting

Rep. Tipsword was proud to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for phase 1 of the playground renovations at Metamora Grade School. Metamora Grade School hosts Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Playground…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Tipsword, IGOLD Rally in Support of Gun Owners’ Rights

Rep. Tipsword joined law-abiding gun owners from across the state at the Capitol Wednesday speaking out in support of our 2nd Amendment Rights. Tipsword joins members of IGOLD in strong…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Congratulations Metamora Township HS Boys Basketball-State Champions!

Thanks to the Memory Makers 2023 Class 3A State Champions – Metamora Township High School Boys Basketball! We Are Redbirds!!!


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Tipsword Stands Up for Second Amendment Rights

State Representative Dennis Tipsword and several of his House Republican colleagues this week stood up for law-abiding gun owners’ rights, agreeing with multiple court rulings declaring Democrats’ most recent Illinois…