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Friday, April 17, 2020
The Weber Wire: School Closures, FOID & Other COVID-19 Updates

Share your ideas. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted families across our state. Jobs, schools, childcare, health care, businesses, all aspects of our lives have been affected. It will take all…


Monday, April 6, 2020
The Weber Wire: Child Abuse Prevention Month & COVID-19 Updates

By now I’m sure you’re aware that the Governor has extended the Stay at Home order until the end of April. I realize the added strain this places on all…


Friday, March 27, 2020
The Weber Wire: Tax Filing Deadline Extended & Other COVID-19 Updates

As measures continue to prevent the spread of COVID-19, I want to reiterate that the most important thing any of us can do right now is to practice proper social…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Governor Issues “Stay at Home” Order for Illinois Except for Essential Needs

Although this order seems drastic, everyone will still be able to do various daily and essential activities like walk the dog, go the grocery store, get gas, and even order take-out or…


Friday, March 20, 2020
The Weber Wire: New Resource for Comprehensive COVID-19 Updates

As information about the response to COVID-19 is constantly changing, I want to provide you with an update on some important topics, as well as make you aware of some…


Friday, March 13, 2020
The Weber Wire: Coronavirus – Know the facts and precautions to stay healthy

While I want to emphasize that the risk of coronavirus (COVID-19) to the general public remains low, it is important for all of us to know the facts and preventative…


Monday, March 9, 2020
The Weber Wire: AJ Freund Act, State Budget & More

Filing the AJ Freund Act to reform DCFS. During a press conference at the Capitol, I was joined by colleagues Terri Bryant and Joe Sosnowski to present several pieces of…


Friday, March 6, 2020
March is Women’s History Month

Chemist and physicist Leona Woods, a daughter of Illinois, is one of the women whose work helped create victory in World War II.  As part of her graduate work, she…


Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Preventative Action to Limit Spread of Coronavirus

From the Illinois Department of Public Health: The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local, state, and federal health partners to take all preventative steps available to…


Friday, February 21, 2020
House Republicans Denounce Pritzker Decision to Tie School Funding to Graduated Income Tax Approval

Following his February 19 budget address, House Republicans denounced Governor JB Pritzker’s decision to place passage of his graduated income tax proposal ahead of a commitment to fully fund education, health care…