County Fairs are in full swing across the state. Get out there and celebrate summer!  2023 County Fair Dates Flyer.pdf (illinois.gov)

Grocery/Gas Taxes rising July 1 The temporary pause in state taxes on groceries put in place last year will be over at the end of this month, so, unfortunately, families…

The Governor’s flip flop on healthcare highlights the true cost of “free”. Editorial | Flip-flop on immigrant health care shows high cost of ‘free’ | Editorials | news-gazette.com

Attorneys presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois. Rep. Tipsword introduced legislation this spring to eliminate FOID cards in Illinois….

Rep. Tipsword will continue his summer Traveling Office Hours tour on June 29th in Eureka to discuss state issues and other concerns.  “Hosting Traveling Office Hours is the best way…

On June 19, 1865, Union troops finally freed enslaved African Americans in Galveston Bay and across Texas some two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation…

Happy Father’s Day today to all of the amazing dads across Illinois!

Rep. Tipsword will continue his summer Traveling Office Hours tour on June 22nd in Washington and Roanoke to discuss state issues and other concerns.  “Hosting Traveling Office Hours is the…

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…

 “With our spring legislative session just completed it is the perfect time for me to travel the 105th district to meet face to face with constituents who want to discuss…