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Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Illinois Soybean Farmers Set New Production Record

Illinois soybean farmers set a new record last year and kept our state on top as the #1 soybean producer in the nation! Illinois soybean farmers set new production record…


Sunday, January 26, 2025
Happy National Spouses Day!

Happy National Spouses Day to my wife Betsy! Today is all about celebrating significant others. Be sure to wish your spouse a Happy Spouses Day!


Friday, January 24, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Scholarships, Grants, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Please join us again this year as we partner to provide comfort to kids this Valentine’s Day! Cuddles with Kindness provides comfort to children facing traumatic situations…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Illinois Facing Critical Child Care Shortage

Over the past decade, Illinois has experienced a 33% decline in licensed child care providers, losing nearly 4,300 facilities and about 38,000 licensed slots for children. Here’s what’s driving this…


Saturday, January 18, 2025
Rep. Tipsword Heads to Washington, D.C. for Inauguration

I look forward to being in Washington, D.C. for the Presidential Inauguration on Monday. Here is a news article about the trip from WGLT: State Rep. Dennis Tipsword heads to…


Friday, January 17, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Grants, Law Enforcement, Around the District, and More

LAW ENFORCEMENT Even as new laws sponsored by Illinois House Republicans were enacted this year to help survivors of human trafficking, the ill-conceived SAFE-T Act, passed by Illinois Democrats, is…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Rep. Tipsword: “Another Example of What Failed Criminal Justice Policy Looks Like”

Even as new laws sponsored by Illinois House Republicans were enacted this year to help survivors of human trafficking, the ill-conceived Safe-T Act, passed by Illinois Democrats, is keeping traffickers…


Monday, January 13, 2025
Illinois State Police Trooper Injured in Five-Vehicle Crash

Please pray for the Illinois State Police Trooper who was injured in a crash in the Chicago suburbs this weekend. We can all help keep first responders and our fellow…


Friday, January 10, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: General Assembly, Around the District, Law Enforcement, and More

104TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY I was honored to be sworn into office for a second term in the Illinois House of Representatives earlier this week, along with all of the other…


Thursday, January 9, 2025
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, we pause to honor those individuals who dedicate their lives to serving others. I am honored to be one of three Illinois House Republicans who…