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Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Summer Job Opportunity at Chain O’ Lakes State Park

Looking for a summer job? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources if seeking a Conservation/Historic Preservation Worker for the summer season at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Spring…


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Cream of the Crop Student Photo Contest

From the Illinois Treasurer’s Office: Illinois Treasurer’s Office is encouraging young Illinois photographers to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which offers students a creative way…


Monday, April 15, 2024
Road Work Update: U.S. 12 Shoulder Repairs, Temporary Lane Closures in Spring Grove

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the shoulders on U.S. 12, between Sunset and Wilmot roads in Spring Grove…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Weber on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives. Left: Rep. Weber meeting with advocates from Birth to Five. Center: Rep. Weber with the Japanese Consul General in…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Rep. Weber Questions DHS Spending on Migrants

Over three budget years, the Illinois taxpayer cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is currently estimated to be $2.84 billion, which doesn’t even include education costs…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Growing Costs of Sanctuary State Policies on Illinois Taxpayers

The cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing Illinois taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. This does not include education costs or…


Monday, April 8, 2024
Six Months into Cashless Bail, Public Safety Diminished

Six months after the full implementation of the cashless bail, and other provisions, of the Illinois SAFE-T Act, Illinois residents are finding themselves anything but safe. “House Republicans warned against…


Friday, April 5, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Weber during committee hearings at the Capitol this week.


Thursday, April 4, 2024
Rep. Weber Recognizes Scottish-American Heritage Month

Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Tom Weber recognized April as Scottish-American Heritage Month and the contributions of notable Scottish-Americans in the founding of the United States.


Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Ways to Safely View the Upcoming Solar Eclipse

On April 8th, Illinoisans will get to experience one of astronomy’s greatest marvels: a total solar eclipse. While typically only visible from the same place every three or four centuries, April’s…