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Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Weber Calls on Gov. Pritzker to Join Federal K-12 Scholarship Program

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber called on the Governor to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program for K-12 students.


Thursday, March 19, 2026
Rep. Weber Bill Ensures Coverage for Heart Disease Scan

Heart disease is the number one cause of death not only in the United States, but in the world, with heart attack and stroke causing 4 out of every 5…


Monday, March 16, 2026
Illinois State Museum Invites Illinoisans to Share Stories for America 250

From the Illinois State Museum: The Illinois State Museum is inviting residents from across the state to share their family stories as part of a statewide effort to commemorate the nation’s upcoming 250th…


Thursday, March 12, 2026
Build Your Emergency Kit for Spring Storm Season

The storms this week were a good reminder of the importance of having an emergency kit ready to go as the spring storm season ramps up. Emergency kits help ensure…


Thursday, March 5, 2026
Slam the Scam Day

From the Social Security Administration: Celebrate National “Slam the Scam” Day during National Consumer Protection Week! On March 5, 2026, as part of National Consumer Protection Week, the Social Security Administration…


Sunday, March 1, 2026
Week in Review

Governor Pritzker is Making Life Too Expensive During his budget address on February 25, Governor Pritzker declared that everything is “too damned expensive.” On that point, Republicans agree. But the…


Friday, February 27, 2026
Applications Now Open for Illinois K-9 Memorial License Plate Supporting Retired Police Dogs

Illinois residents can now apply for the new K-9 Memorial License Plate, supporting a first-of-its-kind program to help cover veterinary expenses for retired police dogs across the state. The specialty…


Friday, February 27, 2026
The Weber Wire: Gov. Budget Proposal, Taxes & More

Responding to the Governor’s Budget Proposal Last week, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his combined 2026 State of the State and Budget Address to the Illinois General Assembly. As I was listening to…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rep. Weber Presses Case for K-12 Scholarship Program and Expanding 529 Accounts

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber called on the Governor to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program for K-12…


Friday, February 20, 2026
Rep. Weber Calls for Action on Public Safety After Governor’s Address

Reflecting on the Governor’s 2026 State of the State Address, State Representative Tom Weber again called for action to address public safety problems. Weber has been an outspoken critic of…