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Thursday, December 28, 2023
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag…

Today is Pledge of Allegiance Day, commemorating the day that our pledge was adopted by Congress in 1945. First published in 1892, our pledge honors our nation’s values of freedom…


Wednesday, December 27, 2023
January 1 Laws You Should Know About

New Year’s Day 2024 will ring in more than 300 new state laws, Rep. Tipsword said today. “The new laws will cover a wide variety of issues including gun registration…


Monday, December 25, 2023
Merry Christmas!

From the Tipsword Family to yours, hoping you have a very Merry Christmas filled with joy, love, and hope!


Sunday, December 24, 2023
Christmas Eve Tradition

Wishing everyone a wonderful Christmas Eve! What’s your favorite Christmas Eve tradition?


Friday, December 22, 2023
How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress

“NORAD Tracks Santa” is a holiday tradition that has grown into a massive volunteer operation. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: How NORAD Tracks Santa’s Progress


Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Career Opportunities Available in the Department of Corrections

Screenings will be held in Pontiac next month for corrections officer and corrections treatment officer positions with the Illinois Department of Corrections.


Monday, December 18, 2023
Nuclear Power, Gun Ban Injunction, Pontiac in the Spotlight, and More

Bipartisan nuclear power plant bill signed into law The new Public Act 103-584 applies to small modular reactors which cannot generate enough heat to breach containment. Nuclear development will be key to…


Thursday, December 14, 2023
Despite Setback, Legal Challenges to Dems’ Firearms Ban Continue

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett has denied a request for a preliminary injunction against Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban. https://news.bloomberglaw.com/us-law-week/justice-barrett-refuses-to-block-illinois-assault-weapons-ban


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Registration Rules for Democrat Gun Ban Still Up in the Air

Democrats’ overreaching firearms ban continues to cause confusion and frustration for law-abiding gun owners in Illinois.  As Deadline Looms, Assault Weapons Registration Rules Still Unresolved | Chicago News | WTTW


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Nuclear Energy Development Moratorium Lifted

The governor has signed legislation we passed this year to lift the moratorium on new nuclear construction in Illinois. This move will allow for the development of small modular nuclear…