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Thursday, February 13, 2025
Senior Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

The Illinois Department on Aging is seeking nominations for the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Class of 2025! Learn more here: Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Happy Birthday President Lincoln!

Happy Birthday to our nation’s 16th President Abraham Lincoln! President Lincoln spent most of his life living in Illinois. Before becoming President, he served in the Illinois House of Representatives and…


Tuesday, February 11, 2025
Governor to Deliver Budget Address Next Week

The governor will deliver the combined Budget and State of the State Address next Wednesday at noon. This year, House Republicans call for no new taxes, no tax hikes, and a…


Friday, February 7, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Political Theater, Legislative Maps, and More

POLITICAL THEATER Earlier this week, House Democrats wasted taxpayer time and resources to endorse a vendetta agenda against President Trump. We could not stand by while Democrats put on a…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
Happy Birthday President Reagan!

Happy Birthday to Former President Ronald Reagan! President Reagan was born and raised in northwestern Illinois and graduated from Eureka College in 1932. In 1981, he became the 40th President of…


Wednesday, February 5, 2025
Partisan Maps Deny Voters a Real Voice

The current legislative maps in Illinois are so partisan that they’ve been described as an “insurance policy for House Democrats.” Democrats have used the maps as a way to take…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
House Back in Session Today

The House is back in session today starting at noon. You can follow along with Floor action live all this week at the General Assembly website: Illinois General Assembly –…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Gerrymandering, Around the District, Pensions, and More

REDISTRICTING LAWSUIT House Republicans believe that voters should choose their elected officials and not the other way around. Unfortunately, Democrats’ latest political maps were gerrymandered so profoundly that it has…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Rep. Dennis Tipsword Appointed to Serve on Seven Committees in 104th General Assembly

I am honored to have been appointed to serve on seven committees in the 104th General Assembly. My personal experiences, professional background, business knowledge, and common-sense principles will guide me…


Thursday, January 30, 2025
Illinois Sheriff’s Association Scholarships Available

Applications for Illinois Sheriffs’ Association college scholarships are available now and due by March 15. Find more information here: Illinois sheriffs to award $58K in scholarships for 2025-2026 academic year