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Saturday, November 29, 2025
Please Shop Local on Small Business Saturday

Small businesses drive growth and innovation in our communities across the state. When you support a small business, you’re not only helping a neighbor, but you’re also investing in your…


Thursday, November 27, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Wishes Everyone a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!

May you have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday surrounded by great company and enjoying delicious food. Happy Thanksgiving!


Friday, November 21, 2025
Please Sign My Petition to Urge Veto of Assisted Suicide Bill

Please sign my petition to urge Governor Pritzker to veto SB 1950, which has passed both the House and Senate and awaits action from the Governor. If signed into law,…


Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Honoring Our Veterans

Let us remember and honor all those who have served in America’s Armed Forces this Veterans Day.


Friday, October 24, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Veto Session, Education, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT State Champions! Congratulations to the Metamora Grade School Girls Cross Country Team, which claimed the IESA Class 3A state championship last weekend at Maxwell Park in Normal….


Thursday, October 23, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Statement on Bailey Family Tragedy

Pontiac, IL – In response to the devastating tragedy impacting former Illinois State Representative and State Senator Darren Bailey and his family, State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) released the following…


Friday, October 17, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: General Assembly, Hunting, Around the District, and More

GENERAL ASSEMBLY This week on the House Floor I introduced my page for the day, Gage Cobbley. Gage is a senior at El Paso-Gridley High School, and he plans to…


Tuesday, October 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Introduces His Page for the Day on the House Floor

Today on the House Floor I introduced my page for the day, Gage Cobbley. Gage is a senior at El Paso-Gridley High School, and he plans to attend Brigham Young…


Friday, October 3, 2025
IDOT Announces Multi-Year Highway and Infrastructure Plan

The Illinois Department of Transportation has released a six-year highway and infrastructure plan that covers Fiscal Years 2026-2031. The Rebuild Illinois Highway Improvement Program is both comprehensive and multimodal, with…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: The SAFE-T Act Has Been a Disaster for Public Safety in Illinois

At a press conference marking the 2-year anniversary of the implementation of the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, I outlined the public safety dangers and consequences of this…