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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Commemorates 100 Years of Historic Route 66

Yesterday on the House Floor, I was honored to present Senate Joint Resolution 12, which declares 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year in Illinois. This resolution encourages communities,…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: Democrats’ SAFE-T Act Endangers Public Safety and Fails Illinois Families

Earlier this week, I spoke on the House Floor and pointed out another example of the dangers and failures of Democrats’ SAFE-T Act. It’s time to repeal this awful legislation.


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Police Officers Injured in Fairview Heights Shooting

Please keep the police officers injured in Fairview Heights this weekend in your prayers as they recover from this heinous attack. Bless the brave first responders who put themselves in…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Budget Deadline Looms Next Weekend

We are back in Springfield tomorrow as we begin the final two weeks of the spring legislative session. We only have nine scheduled session days left before our May 31…


Thursday, May 15, 2025
Peace Officers Memorial Day

Peace Officers Memorial Day is a solemn tribute to law enforcement officers who have fallen in the line of duty. We honor them by remembering their names and supporting those…


Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Celebrating Economic Development Week

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is celebrating Illinois Economic Development Week May 11-17. Please be sure to visit their website for information about events and resources. Office…


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Encourages Shopping Local During National Small Business Week

It’s National Small Business Week! Make sure you “shop small” to support the entrepreneurs who help our communities grow and thrive. Thank you to our Illinois small business owners for…


Monday, April 28, 2025
Eureka High School Students Participate in State Poetry Contest

Congratulations to Eureka High School students Vivian Neukomm and Kinley Stoller, who both participated in the Poetry Out Loud 2025 Illinois State Contest in March! Vivian and Kinley were each…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Welcomes His Page for a Day

I was honored earlier this week to welcome my page for a day, Sincere Faith, to the House Floor. Sincere is a senior Homeschool student from Eureka. She is the…


Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Welcomes Women Leaders Ali Gibbs and Misty Bell

I was so honored to welcome two incredible leaders from District 105 to the Illinois House Republican Annual Women to Watch Leadership Conference. They joined a number of impressive female…