Following the verdict today that former Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) employee Carlos Acosta was found guilty of child endangerment in the death of AJ Freund in 2019,…

As DCFS begins its search for a new permanent director, State Rep. Tom Weber says the department needs an overhaul that involves more direct involvement with local law enforcement when…

Speaking to Capitol Connection following news that DCFS Director Marc Smith will resign at the end of the year, State Representative Tom Weber called for a new director of the…

Following the announcement today that Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith will be resigning effective December 31 of this year, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake…

Following the 4-3 split ruling issued today by the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacity magazines,” State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) are partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on August 16 to connect residents of McHenry and Lake Counties…

Jury selection began today in the perjury trial of Mike Madigan’s former Chief of Staff, Tim Mapes. This is the latest episode of the Federal government’s wide-ranging corruption investigation. Mapes…

Following the release of the Illinois Supreme Court split decision to allow the elimination of cash bail in Illinois, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “I…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting on July 11 starting at 6 p.m. Constituents from…

Following the passage of the fiscal year 2024 budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “As I predicted after the…