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Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Partisan Maps Deny Voters a Real Voice

The current legislative maps in Illinois are so partisan that they’ve been described as an “insurance policy for House Democrats.” Democrats have used the maps as a way to take…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
House Back in Session Today

The House is back in session today starting at noon. You can follow along with Floor action live all this week at the General Assembly website: Illinois General Assembly –…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Rep. Dennis Tipsword Appointed to Serve on Seven Committees in 104th General Assembly

I am honored to have been appointed to serve on seven committees in the 104th General Assembly. My personal experiences, professional background, business knowledge, and common-sense principles will guide me…


Thursday, January 30, 2025
Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarships Available

Applications for Illinois Sheriffs’ Association college scholarships are available now and due by March 15. Find more information here: Illinois sheriffs to award $58K in scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year


Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Illinois Soybean Farmers Set New Production Record

Illinois soybean farmers set a new record last year and kept our state on top as the #1 soybean producer in the nation! Illinois soybean farmers set new production record…


Sunday, January 26, 2025
Happy National Spouses Day!

Happy National Spouses Day to my wife Betsy! Today is all about celebrating significant others. Be sure to wish your spouse a Happy Spouses Day!


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Illinois Facing Critical Child Care Shortage

Over the past decade, Illinois has experienced a 33% decline in licensed child care providers, losing nearly 4,300 facilities and about 38,000 licensed slots for children. Here’s what’s driving this…


Saturday, January 18, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Heads to Washington, D.C. for Inauguration

I look forward to being in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration on Monday. Here is a news article about the trip from WGLT: State Rep. Dennis Tipsword heads to…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: “Another Example of What Failed Criminal Justice Policy Looks Like”

Even as new laws sponsored by Illinois House Republicans were enacted this year to help survivors of human trafficking, the ill-conceived Safe-T Act, passed by Illinois Democrats, is keeping traffickers…


Monday, January 13, 2025
Illinois State Police Trooper Injured in Five-Vehicle Crash

Please pray for the Illinois State Police Trooper who was injured in a crash in the Chicago suburbs this weekend. We can all help keep first responders and our fellow…