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Friday, October 24, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Around the District, Veto Session, Education, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT State Champions! Congratulations to the Metamora Grade School Girls Cross Country Team, which claimed the IESA Class 3A state championship last weekend at Maxwell Park in Normal….


Friday, October 10, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Breast Cancer Awareness, Drought, Grants, and More

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Each October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness about this disease that affects millions of individuals and families across the…


Friday, September 19, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: SAFE-T Act, Education, Taxes, and More

SAFE-T ACT This week marked the 2-year anniversary of the implementation of the Pre-Trial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act. This law has been a disaster for public safety in…


Friday, August 15, 2025
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Education, Gerrymandering, Budget, and More

EDUCATION We have an opportunity to help kids across Illinois access the educational support they need through the federal Educational Choice for Children Act. Here’s why Democrats should opt Illinois…


Friday, November 8, 2024
Rep. Tipsword’s Weekly E-Newsletter: Around the District, Veto Session, Budget, and More

VETO SESSION Both the Illinois House and Senate will return to Springfield next week. Here’s what you should know about the fall Veto Session. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois…