When a bill passes the General Assembly it either takes effect immediately, or in most cases, at some later date. New laws typically take effect either at the beginning of…

Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’ their State…

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently launched the Vaccine Appointment Call Center to assist people who do not have access to or who have difficulty navigating online services…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement decrying the passage of a massive overhaul to law enforcement and public safety in the waning minutes of the 101st…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following statement today calling on Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs Director Linda Chapa LaVia to resign in the wake of her response…

The General Assembly is considering a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and keep our communities safe….

Three new state laws go into effect January 1, 2021. HB 2708Amends the Missing Persons Identification Act to require law enforcement to report relevant information and DNA data about missing…

Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive. All December long, I am partnering with Vitalant to sponsor a “Season of Giving Virtual Blood Drive.” Rather than a single day event, anyone…

Last month voters resoundingly rejected Governor JB Pritzker’s referendum for an overarching Democratic tax increase. Just a little over 30 days later, Mike Madigan ignored the will of the voters by promising House Democrats…