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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…


Friday, January 17, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Grants, Law Enforcement, Around the District, and More

LAW ENFORCEMENT 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…


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…


Friday, January 10, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: General Assembly, Around the District, Law Enforcement, and More

104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY I was honored to be sworn into office for a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives earlier this week, along with all of the other…


Thursday, January 9, 2025
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

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…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Sworn in With 104th General Assembly

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…


Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Winter Energy Saving Tips For Your Home

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…


Friday, January 3, 2025
Scott’s Law Violation Claims Life of Illinois State Trooper

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…