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Tuesday, March 31, 2026
The Weber Wire: Public Safety, Taxes & More

Committee Deadline Heavily Favors Democrat Bills Last week was “committee deadline week” in the House, when bills must pass out of House committees with recommendations to be heard on the…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Rep. Weber Recognizes Purple Day to Raise Epilepsy Awareness

Speaking on the House floor, State Representative Tom Weber recognized Purple Day to raise awareness for epilepsy, which has impacted his son and 3.4 million Americans who live with the…


Thursday, March 26, 2026
Weber Lambastes Democrats for Laughing Off Cost to Taxpayers

Speaking during a committee hearing, State Representative Tom Weber lambasted Democrats for laughing off the cost of legislation that could cost schools hundreds of millions of dollars to implement. Weber…


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Weber Calls on Gov. Pritzker to Join Federal K-12 Scholarship Program

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber called on the Governor to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program for K-12 students.


Friday, February 20, 2026
Rep. Weber Calls for Action on Public Safety After Governor’s Address

Reflecting on the Governor’s 2026 State of the State Address, State Representative Tom Weber again called for action to address public safety problems. Weber has been an outspoken critic of…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Video: Rep. Weber Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address

State Representative Tom Weber responds to Governor Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address.


Friday, February 13, 2026
Illinois Budget and State of the State Address

The combined Illinois Budget and State of the State Address will take place in Springfield on Wednesday, February 18, at noon.  To watch the address live – Click Here.


Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Rep. Weber Emphasizes Need for Stricter Background Checks on Massage Therapists

Many people use massage therapy and similar treatments as part of a healthy lifestyle, and no one should have to worry about being violated in that treatment setting because of…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Weber, House Republicans Call for Overdue SAFE-T Reform

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (Lake Villa) was joined by House Republican Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (Metropolis), State Representative Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and State Representative David Friess (Red Bud) for…


Thursday, September 18, 2025
Rep. Weber Calls for SAFE-T Reform Two Years After Elimination of Cash Bail

Speaking at a press conference marking two years since the Pretrial Fairness Act to eliminate cash bail, a cornerstone of Democrats’ so-called “SAFE-T” Act, took effect, State Rep. Tom Weber…