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Wednesday, May 20, 2020
Rep. Weber Glad to See Rule Threatening Small Biz Withdrawn

Following public outcry and pressure from Republicans in the General Assembly about an emergency rule to penalize small businesses with a Class A Misdemeanor, the Pritzker administration withdrew the rule…


Wednesday, May 6, 2020
Rep. Weber Reacts to Governor’s Restore Illinois Plan

Following yesterday’s announcement by Governor JB Pritzker of a phased reopening plan based on four regions of the state, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement: “At first glance,…


Monday, May 4, 2020
Rep. Weber Statement on Unexpected Passing of Crystal Lake Mayor

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa), who represents the 64th District that includes the northern part of Crystal Lake, issued the following statement mourning the unexpected passing of longtime Crystal…


Friday, May 1, 2020
Weber: Why Can’t Families Boat Together?

Last week Governor JB Pritzker announced his intention to reissue a modified stay at home order (now in effect) that would permit fishing and boating, but in groups no larger…


Thursday, April 23, 2020
Rep. Weber Responds to Governor’s Modified Stay at Home Order

Following today’s announcement by Governor JB Pritzker that a modified version of his stay at home order will be extended through May; State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement:…


Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Weber Seeks More Action to Protect DCFS Youth Amid COVID-19 Response as Child Abuse Prevention Month Begins

Today, the first day of Child Abuse Prevention Month, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) sent a letter to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the heads of the Department of…


Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Rep. Weber Files Taxpayer Protection Act

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed legislation, dubbed the Taxpayer Protection Act, to provide relief to struggling homeowners being forced out of their homes by Illinois’ crushing property…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Weber: Gov.’s Budget Proposal Lacks Necessary Reforms

Today, Governor JB Pritzker gave his Budget Address to a joint session of the 101st General Assembly. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released the following statement in response: “Illinois…


Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Weber, House Republicans Call for DCFS Reform

During a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol, State Representatives Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa), Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) presented several pieces of legislation to reform the…


Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weber Holds Meeting to Address Flooding Along Fox River and Chain O’Lakes

On February 7, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) held a meeting of officials to address high water and flooding problems for communities along the waterway of the Fox River…