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Friday, May 10, 2024
Final Weeks, Budget Hole, Claim your Cash, and More

$800 million budget hole Our scheduled session day today was canceled by the Speaker. We have TWO weeks left until our scheduled adjournment and so far House Republicans have not…


Friday, May 10, 2024
Pritzker’s Budget Hole

Despite our warnings, Illinois Democrats used one-time federal aid from the pandemic to justify long-term spending on pet projects and the expansion of state programs. Now that pandemic funds have…


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Suits and Sneakers for Cancer Awareness

Rep. Tipsword and House Republicans laced up their sneakers in Springfield today to raise awareness for the fight against cancer and show our support to all those impacted by this…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Celebrate Teachers this Week!

To all educators in IL House District 105 and across the state, THANK YOU for all you do for our students, families and communities! Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!


Sunday, May 5, 2024
Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. You can honor this holiday by celebrating the heritage, culture, and history of Mexico!


Saturday, May 4, 2024
Jewish-American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes and honors the important contributions of Jewish Americans. This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history!


Friday, May 3, 2024
Stacking the Election Deck, Fallen Officers Memorial, Grants Available, and More

Today was another deadline day in the House as we focused on considering and amending bills advanced to us by the Senate.  The deadline for advancing bills through committee has…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Honoring Fallen Heroes

“Today was a bittersweet day. I was proud to stand with my law enforcement brothers and sisters from across the state to remember the heroes who have made the ultimate…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bringing Home the Bacon!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Beginning the Session “Homestretch”

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…