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Thursday, February 17, 2022
Statement from Rep. Weber on LIG Vote

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa), who sits on the House Ethics and Elections Committee, has released the following statement in response to the vote to replace LIG Carol Pope:…


Thursday, February 10, 2022
Rep Weber to Governor: Follow the Evidence, Remove Student Mask Requirement

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) joined colleagues in sending a letter to Governor Pritzker demanding he take action for the long-term education and mental health of our children by removing the…


Monday, January 31, 2022
Weber, Sosnowski, Reick to Host Listening Tour in Richmond

State Representatives Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa), Steve Reick (R-Woodstock), and Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) will host a Legislative Listening Tour event from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 9…


Monday, November 22, 2021
Op-ed from Rep. Weber: Being Thankful

As Thanksgiving approaches, we try to find those things to be thankful for. As a grandfather I don’t have to look far. But for many, it can be harder than…


Thursday, April 29, 2021
Rep. Weber’s Homestead Exemption Bill Advances to the Senate

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to automatically renew property tax relief for seniors, veterans, and persons with disabilities unanimously advanced out of the Illinois House. Legislation supported…


Thursday, April 15, 2021
Weber Sponsored Legislation Mandating Term Limits for Leadership Advances

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to codify legislative leadership term limits is moving forward. In January, the Illinois House passed the Rules by which the House governs itself….


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
House Republicans Launch Reimagine IL Platform

Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’ their State…


Monday, March 1, 2021
Rep. Weber Pushes for Lifetime Approval for FOID Card

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has introduced legislation for the 102nd General Assembly in response to the severe delays being experienced by FOID card holders. Delays in the FOID card process are nothing new, but…


Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rep. Weber Decries Massive Threat to Public Safety

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement decrying the passage of a massive overhaul to law enforcement and public safety in the waning minutes of the 101st…


Monday, January 11, 2021
Rep. Weber Calls On IDVA Director Chapa LaVia to Resign

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement today calling on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia to resign in the wake of her response…