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Friday, August 25, 2023
Mapes Verdict a Reminder We Must Bolster Illinois Ethics Laws Today

The former chief of staff to the office of the Speaker was found guilty of perjury and obstruction of justice.  The charges were related to false answers that Tim Mapes…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Weber Responds to Passage of FY24 State Budget

Following the passage of the fiscal year 2024 budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “As I predicted after the…


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls Out Budget for Shortchanging Invest in Kids

Speaking on the floor before the House took up the FY24 state budget, State Representative Tom Weber called out the Governor and Democrats for failing to extend the Invest in…


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…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
Rep. Weber Takes Stand for Constitutional Rights During Committee Hearing

Speaking during a committee hearing on House Bill 3062, State Rep. Tom Weber objected to the legislation preventing Illinois citizens from filing constitutional lawsuits outside of Sangamon or Cook County,…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Weber Provides Update on Failure to Meet Budget Deadline

Today, May 19, 2023, was supposed to be the deadline for the Illinois General Assembly to finalize the fiscal year 2024 state budget and conclude the spring legislative session. Instead,…


Friday, May 19, 2023
Rep. Weber Recognizes Local USS Horne Veterans

Speaking on the Floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Rep. Tom Weber recognized local veterans who served on the USS Horne and thanked them for their service.


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Rep. Weber Files Legislation to Ensure Traffickers Can’t be Foster Parents

State Representative Tom Weber has filed legislation, House Bill 4095, to ensure that under no circumstances can anyone previously convicted of human trafficking or sex trafficking be allowed to serve…


Friday, May 12, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls for Preservation of Youth Scholarship Program

Speaking on the House floor, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) called for the preservation of the Invest in Kids Tax Credit Scholarship Program that allows low-income families to obtain…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Weber Questions Narrow Approach to Address Public Safety

Speaking during a committee hearing on another piece of knee-jerk reaction legislation, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) questioned why the legislation only targets firearms but advertisements for other products,…