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Thursday, March 7, 2019
Martini Named to State Flood Control Commission at Weber’s Urging

Last week, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) named Lake County Board Member Judy Martini to the Illinois Flood Control Commission. Martini, who brings a wealth of experience…


Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Weber Bills Seek to Increase School Referendum Transparency for Taxpayers

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed two pieces of legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to improve the transparency and participation of school district referendums. House Bill…


Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Weber Concerned by Pritzker Budget Proposal

Today, new Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker presented his Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Proposal to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) expressed concern…


Friday, February 15, 2019
Weber Concerned Senate Bill 1 Will Drive More Jobs Out of Illinois

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to send Senate Bill 1 to Governor Pritzker. Senate Bill 1 would nearly double the state’s minimum wage. State…


Thursday, February 7, 2019
Weber Tapped for Key House Committees

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has been tapped by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for several key committee assignments in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 101st General…


Monday, February 4, 2019
Weber Bill Aims to Protect Taxpayers from Delinquent County Board Chairs

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to close a gap in county government. House Bill 1495 would create a removal and…


Thursday, January 24, 2019
Weber Joins House Republicans in Sponsoring Independent Maps Amendment

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has joined House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), along with the entire House Republican caucus, to sponsor a fair maps amendment. House Joint…


Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Weber Rejects Taxpayer Funded Pension

In one of his first actions since taking office, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) declined the state pension provided to members of the Illinois General Assembly. A small business…


Wednesday, January 9, 2019
Weber Takes Oath of Office to Join Illinois House

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) took the oath of office to represent the 64th District in the Illinois House of Representatives. Weber, who won the November 6, 2018…