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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Weber Responds to IL Supreme Court Decision Eliminating of Cash Bail

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…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls HB 3062 Unconstitutional

Speaking after the Illinois House voted to approve House Bill 3062, State Representative Tom Weber said he believes the legislation is unconstitutional for preventing Illinois citizens from being able to…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Weber Responds to Verdict in ‘ComEd Four’ Trial

Following the announcement of the verdict in the “ComEd Four” trial, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “Today’s verdict in the ‘ComEd Four’ trial is a…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Weber Reacts to Disturbing Case of DCFS Placing Child Victim with Pimp

Today, CBS Chicago reported the disturbing story of DCFS placing an underage victim of sex trafficking with a three-time convicted felon who then pimped this vulnerable child for personal gain….


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Weber Responds to Governor’s Budget Address

Following Governor Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “I keep hearing the Governor talk about new ways…


Tuesday, November 29, 2022
Weber: Support Local Nonprofits on Giving Tuesday

Thanksgiving is now followed by the two largest shopping holidays of the year; Black Friday and Cyber Monday. 10 years ago, #GivingTuesday was started to encourage kindness and shift the…


Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Weber, Other House Republicans Call on DCFS Director to Step Down

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is calling for Marc Smith, the Director of the struggling Department of Children and Family Services, to step down. The call comes after a damning report…


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, November 19, 2020
Rep. Weber Responds to Latest Indictments of Madigan Allies; Madigan Needs to Go

Following the U.S. Attorney’s announcement of indictments against Speaker Madigan’s allies including Mike McClain, Anne Pramaggiore, John Hooker and Jay Doherty, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released the following…


Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Rep. Weber: “It is imperative that legislators meet for veto session so we can have a voice in the next steps in the COVID-19 response”

On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Mike Madigan’s Chief of Staff announced that the fall veto session is canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and proximity to the upcoming holidays….