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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Planning Underway for America’s 250th Birthday

In less than three years, the United States will commemorate its 250th birthday, or Semiquincentennial, celebration. The Declaration of Independence was signed on July 4, 1776, with the nation’s 250th birthday…


Tuesday, December 19, 2023
DCEO Back to Business Grant Opportunity

The DCEO Back to Business: New Business Grant Program will provide financial relief of up to $30,000 to businesses that started between 2020 and 2021 and faced hardship due to…


Monday, December 18, 2023
Nuclear Power Bill Signed Into Law

The new Public Act 103-584 applies to small modular reactors which, by scale design, cannot generate enough heat to breach containment. Advocates say that small modular reactor technology are one…


Friday, December 15, 2023
Recognizing Bill of Rights Day

On December 15th, 1791, the United States of America ratified the Bill of Rights, which included the first 10 amendments in the U.S. Constitution. These amendments are the bedrock of…


Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Happy Birthday to the National Guard

Happy birthday to the U.S. National Guard! Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in the United States. Thank you to all of the men and…


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Mobile DMV Event Draws Packed House

State Rep. Tom Weber partnered with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office for a mobile driver services event in Spring Grove on Tuesday, December 12. The event drew a packed…


Monday, December 11, 2023
National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month

December is National Drunk and Drugged Driving Prevention Month because the holiday season has the highest rate of crashes all year. Don’t let yourself or your family become a statistic…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Honoring Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day

December 7, 1941, will be forever known as ‘The Date That Will Live in Infamy’ in the United States. President Franklin Roosevelt uttered those words in response to the heinous…


Monday, December 4, 2023
Spots Available for Rep. Weber’s Season of Giving Blood & Food Drive

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is partnering with the Johnsburg Public Library and Versiti to host a Season of Giving Blood Drive, which will also be collecting non-perishable food items to support local…


Monday, December 4, 2023
December 6 Traveling Office Hours

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with you to answer your questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment is…