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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Tipsword: Cash Bail Elimination Ruling is a Blow to the Safety of Our Communities

By a vote of 5-2 the Illinois Supreme Court today sided with legislative Democrats supporting the elimination of cash bail for violent offenders in Illinois. State Representative Dennis Tipsword, a…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Tipsword: Democrat Budget Doubles Down on Disastrous Policies

In the early morning hours Saturday Rep. Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) voted against the $50 billion, 4,000 page spending plan put together behind closed doors by Democrat legislative leaders. Rep. Tipsword…


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
Rep. Tipsword: Anything Less than Fair and Honest Representation is Completely Unacceptable

A Federal Jury today found all defendants in the “Com-Ed Four” corruption trial guilty of bribery-related charges. Rep. Tipsword (R-Metamora) released the following statement: “Today’s verdict is only the beginning….