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!

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…

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…

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…

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…

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we pause to honor those individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others. I am honored to be one of three Illinois House Republicans who…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) was sworn in to a second term in office today as part of Illinois’ new 104th General Assembly. Rep. Tipsword represents the…

With the cost of living already placing a tremendous burden on many working families in the state, shelling out more to stay comfortable during these colder months can be challenging…

We are devastated by the news that we have lost another Illinois State Trooper to a vehicle crash caused by the violation of Scott’s Law. Our thoughts and prayers are…

If you’re planning to travel for Christmas, be sure to allow plenty of time to reach your destination. Here are some of the best and worst times to hit the…