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Friday, May 5, 2023
Com Ed Four Corruption, Where’s the Budget, Honoring Fallen Officers, and More

Com Ed Four Guilty Verdicts Spotlight Continuing Corruption…Madigan Trial is Next A Federal Jury this week found all defendants in the “Com-Ed Four” corruption trial guilty of bribery-related charges. This…


Friday, April 28, 2023
Three Weeks Left, New Crime Fighting Legislation, Redbirds and Panthers in the House, and More

Three Weeks Left We have three short weeks left before our scheduled May 19 adjournment, and we have yet to see an official state revenue estimate for fiscal year 2024…


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


Friday, April 21, 2023
Chicago Soft on Crime Policies Continue, Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants, Tax Competitiveness, and More

New Chicago Mayor, Same Soft on Crime Policies I was disappointed, but not surprised, by remarks from Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson this week signaling his continuation of soft on crime…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
Tipsword: New Chicago Mayor, Same Soft on Crime Policies

Rep. Tipsword today said he was disappointed, but not surprised, by remarks from Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson signaling his continuation of soft on crime policies that have resulted in a…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Agriculture Teachers Wanted!

The Illinois State Board of Education is looking for career-changers who want to teach agriculture classes in Illinois high schools and middle schools. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/granite-city-news/demand-for-illinois-ag-teachers-is-strong/article_bc6073fc-dadf-11ed-9e25-dbf83039c602.html


Friday, April 14, 2023
5 Weeks Left, Tax Time, Gun Ban Update and More

Deadlines The General Assembly’s spring break is ending and the House returns to session next Tuesday. While it has been good to be busy in the district, we have much…


Friday, March 31, 2023
IGOLD, Soft on Crime Policies, Spring Break in Illinois, and more

Law and Order Round Up This week, I called for the Illinois House to honor the first responders who ran into gunfire to end the horrific Monday school shooting in…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
In the Wake of the Nashville School Shooting, Tipsword Stresses the Need to Support Law Enforcement

Today, Rep. Tipsword called for the Illinois House to honor the first responders who ran into gunfire to end the horrific Monday school shooting in Nashville. Tipsword also stressed that…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court to Determine Constitutionality of Ending Cash Bail

After dozens of Illinois State’s Attorneys sued to keep cash bail in place, the Illinois Supreme Court delayed the statewide implementation of the end of cash bail, pending their final…