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Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Grants For Local Fire Departments Available

Local Fire Departments looking to rehabilitate or build a fire station may be interested in $5 million in grant funding available to fire departments across the state. Applications are due…


Friday, December 6, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Hunting, Professional Licensing, Utilities, and More

HUNTING Illinois hunters harvested more than 54,000 deer during the first weekend of the firearm deer season. The second firearm deer season kicked off yesterday and continues through Sunday, December…


Thursday, December 5, 2024
SAFE-T Act Flaws Continue To Be Exposed

The Democrats’ SAFE-T Act was passed in the middle of the night, during a lame-duck session, with no time for public input or debate. Now that this unvetted law is…


Monday, December 2, 2024
Illinois Deer Hunters Net Big Harvest on First Weekend of Firearm Deer Season

Illinois hunters harvested more than 54,000 deer during the first weekend of the firearm deer season. The second firearm deer season kicks off this Thursday. Wishing all a safe and…


Saturday, November 30, 2024
Shop Local on Small Business Saturday!

This Small Business Saturday, let’s show some love to our local entrepreneurs! Every purchase makes a difference in creating jobs, supporting dreams, and strengthening the local economy. Support your community…


Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! Today let us all take a moment to appreciate the blessings we have. I wish everyone a day filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude.


Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Thanksgiving, Organ Donation, Budget Deficit, and More

HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Happy Thanksgiving! On Thanksgiving Day, let us all take a moment to appreciate the blessings we have. I wish everyone a day filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude….


Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Stay Vigilant Against Online Shopping Scams

Make sure you stay vigilant against scams as you prepare for the holiday shopping season. Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology reminds residents to stay vigilant online during the holidays


Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Illinois is Home to Many Family-Run Deer Processors

Deer hunting is a way of life for thousands of Illinois residents, and with firearm deer season currently underway statewide, deer processing plants are buzzing with activity. Learn more from…


Friday, November 22, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Hunting, Utility Scams, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations to the Roanoke DMV on the completion of the remodel and computer upgrades at their facility! We recently celebrated a ribbon cutting with staff and customers…