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Thursday, April 3, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Promoting Acceptance During Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month in April is a special time to recognize and support the autism community. Autism Awareness Month, highlighted by World Autism Day on April 2nd, is a powerful…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Illinois State Trooper Day

Every day, Illinois State Troopers put on the uniform knowing they will face unpredictable challenges to keep others safe. Their work requires constant vigilance, quick decision-making, and a commitment to…


Wednesday, March 26, 2025
The Caucus Blog – HIRE Vets Program

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is an employer recognition program administered by the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Through the program, VETS accepts voluntary applications from…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Honoring Our Heroes: National Medal of Honor Day

Each year, March 25th marks National Medal of Honor Day in the United States, a time to reflect on extraordinary acts of bravery and selflessness that define the essence of…


Monday, March 24, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Pulling Back the Curtain: A Guide to Shell Bills in the Illinois General Assembly

Shell Bills (sometimes referred to as vehicle bills) are a mechanism used by the Illinois General Assembly to provide placeholders for legislation yet to be determined. Essentially shell bills allow…


Monday, March 24, 2025
House Republican Ethics Reform Bill Package

We can restore public faith in government and root out corruption in Illinois by strengthening our ethics laws. House Republicans introduced a number of anti-corruption measures this session, but the…


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rep. Weber Meets with I.C.I.C. Members

It was nice meeting with business owners and members of the Illinois Construction Industry Committee in my office while in Springfield. ICIC serves as the voice of Union Commercial Contractors…


Monday, March 3, 2025
March 5 Traveling Office Hours

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with you to answer your questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment is…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
This Week in Springfield

It was a busy session week here in Springfield, but I had the chance to meet with some fantastic folks including some students here for the University of Illinois System’s…


Friday, February 21, 2025
Rep. Weber Urges Constituents to Practice Fire Safety

As you have probably all heard, we have had some serious house fires in the area recently. In the past week alone, 10 Illinoisans have lost their lives to such…