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Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses

With sky-high inflation still impacting hard-working Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it’s important to consider ways to save money.  The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…


Friday, August 16, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Supporting Small Businesses, Back to School Safety, and More

Supporting Small Businesses My 100% voting record reflects my unwavering support of small business owners. As a former small business owner, I fully understand that small businesses are the lifeblood…


Thursday, August 15, 2024
Rep. Tipsword: Estate Tax Reform Needed

Ninety-six percent of Illinois farms are family-owned and we’d like to keep it that way. We can help farm families keep their land and livelihoods for generations to come by…


Thursday, August 15, 2024
Rep. Tipsword Awarded Fellowship to Attend Midwestern Leadership Institute

Pontiac, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has been awarded a fellowship to attend the upcoming Midwestern Leadership Institute. The event will take place August 23 – 27 in…


Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Back To School Safety

It’s back to school season and that means you’re likely to see kids, families, and busses out and about on your regular commute. Keep safety in mind and remember to…


Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Grant Applications Available for Small Firefighting and Ambulance Equipment

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…


Monday, August 12, 2024
Rep. Tipsword Achieves Perfect Voting Record From NFIB

Pontiac, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has achieved a perfect 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2023-24 legislative session periods….


Monday, August 12, 2024
Rep. Tipsword Supports Small Businesses

My 100% voting record reflects my unwavering support of small business owners. As a former small business owner, I fully understand that small businesses are the lifeblood of our communities…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: National Night Out, East Bay Camp, and More

National Night Out In El Paso I enjoyed an incredible event in El Paso this week, where community partnerships were celebrated with all first responders on National Night Out. Congratulations…


Thursday, August 8, 2024
National Night Out in El Paso Brings Together Families, First Responders

Thank you to all of the community members and first responders who attended the National Night Out event in El Paso on Tuesday evening. This event helps promote strong police…