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Friday, June 12, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Senior Expo, Severe Storms, New Laws, and More

SENIOR EXPO IN WASHINGTON Please join us next week at Beverly Manor School in Washington for a fun and informative Senior Expo event! We have over 30 participating groups and…


Friday, June 12, 2026
Rep. Tipsword, Sen. Balkema Host Senior Expo in Washington June 17

State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Dennis Tipsword invite seniors, caregivers, and community members to attend their upcoming Senior Expo, a free community event designed to connect residents with…


Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Session Recap, State Budget, and More

SPRING SESSION CONCLUDES The Spring Session concluded early Monday morning in Springfield, as Democrats waited until the last minute to push through many important pieces of legislation, including the budget….


Friday, May 22, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Second Amendment, Glock Ban, Local Control, and More

GLOCK BAN At a press conference this week in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rep. Tipsword, House Republicans Stand Up For Second Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Dan Swanson (Alpha), Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and Patrick…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Tipsword Talks Consequences of Proposed Glock Ban

At a press conference today in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed yesterday by…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hearing Set Wednesday for Bill That Would Ban Convertible Pistols

❗️GUN GRAB ALERT❗️ Time is running out, HB 4471 will be voted on in committee THIS Wednesday. Make your opposition heard now by filing a witness slip here: https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3134/23058/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=165192&GaId=18&View=Create


Friday, May 15, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Police Week, Education, Route 66, and More

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK National Police Week is a collaborative effort, organized by a number of organizations dedicated to honoring America’s law enforcement community. National Police Week offers a time to pay…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Police Memorial, Bacon Day, Grants, and More

POLICE MEMORIAL CEREMONY This week at the Capitol, we gathered with law enforcement officers and families from across the state to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. This solemn…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Honoring Our Fallen Officers

This week at the Capitol, we gathered with law enforcement officers and families from across the state to pay tribute to Illinois’ fallen police officers. This solemn ceremony honors the…