JULY 4/AMERICA 250 WEEKEND Happy Birthday, America! This weekend, we celebrate 250 years of greatness as we honor the history of our beautiful nation. Let freedom ring from sea to…

AMERICA 250 Illinois Voices 250 invites Illinois residents to record and share their wisdom, stories, and hopes as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Visit a community recording day or record online to preserve…

SENIOR FAIR IN WASHINGTON Thank you to everyone who braved the weather and stopped by our Senior Fair in Washington last week. While the weather was a bummer, I enjoyed…

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the signing of the FY 2027 state budget by Governor Pritzker: “Governor Pritzker has once again signed…

SENIOR EXPO IN WASHINGTON Please join us next week at Beverly Manor School in Washington for a fun and informative Senior Expo event! We have over 30 participating groups and…

State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Dennis Tipsword invite seniors, caregivers, and community members to attend their upcoming Senior Expo, a free community event designed to connect residents with…

SPRING SESSION CONCLUDES The Spring Session concluded early Monday morning in Springfield, as Democrats waited until the last minute to push through many important pieces of legislation, including the budget….

Springfield, IL – State Representative Dennis Tipsword (R-Metamora) has issued a statement following the passage of the FY 2027 state budget: “Democrats promised affordability this year; instead, they once again…

GLOCK BAN At a press conference this week in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Dan Swanson (Alpha), Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and Patrick…