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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Weber on State of the State: Gov. Needs to Act on Property Tax Relief Pledge

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


Tuesday, January 28, 2020
Weber Says More Time Needed to Get Foster Care Healthcare Transition Right

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) sent a letter to Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the heads of the Department of Children and Family Services and the Department of…


Friday, November 15, 2019
Weber Bemoans Litany of Better Ethics Reforms Not Given a Vote

As Illinois has been swarmed left and right by public corruption scandals at all levels of government, the General Assembly moved to pass legislation to reform the state’s lax ethics…


Wednesday, November 13, 2019
Weber Resolution Aims to Protect State Taxpayers from Chicago Pension Fund Liabilities

As Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker pushes for the consolidation of Illinois’ police and firefighter pensions, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is sponsoring legislation to protect the state from bearing…


Friday, November 1, 2019
Weber Speaks to CBS Chicago About Improving Road Safety

Last week, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) sat down with Megan Hickey of CBS Chicago to discuss the Driver License Compact (DLC) and why the courage of a local…


Thursday, October 31, 2019
Weber Says Reform of Illinois’ Broken Ethics Laws is Urgent

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois was rocked earlier this week by the news that another state official is being investigated on corruption charges, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has joined…


Wednesday, August 28, 2019
Bryant, Weber Legislation Aimed at Curbing Elder Abuse Signed by Governor

Legislation sponsored by State Representatives Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) and Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) aimed at curbing elder abuse has been signed into law. House Bill 3065 had earned unanimous support…


Friday, August 23, 2019
Weber Backed Bill Supporting County Extension Programs Now Law

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to ensure stable funding for County Cooperative Extension programs, such as 4-H, is now law. House Bill 2264 clarifies language in…


Monday, August 19, 2019
Rep. Weber to Host Identity Theft Prevention Seminar

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is hosting a free seminar for residents to learn how to protect themselves from identity theft on Monday, August 26. A number of high…


Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Rep. Weber Bill to Benefit Local Taxpayers Signed By Governor

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) into law. House Bill 3369 allows the Village of Lindenhurst to consolidate the Lindenhurst Sanitary…