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Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

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….


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Brings Traveling Office Hours to Eureka College, Library

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…


Monday, June 19, 2023
Celebrate Freedom on Juneteenth

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…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate Dads Today

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


Friday, June 16, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Brings Traveling Office Hours to Washington and Roanoke

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…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
It’s Flag Day!

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…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Rep. Tipsword Brings Traveling Office Hours to Eureka

 “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…


Saturday, June 10, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Update

With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial…


Friday, June 9, 2023
Budget and Bill Signings, Limiting Challenges to the State, Traveling Office Hours, and More

Governor Pritzker this week signed the $50.6 billion state budget passed by the majority party in the final hours of our spring session last month. I voted no for many…


Thursday, June 8, 2023
Next Traveling Office Hours Stop-Eureka!

“Hope to see you there on the 15th!”