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Monday, November 13, 2023
Rep. Weber Condemns Support for Hamas 

State Rep. Tom Weber expresses deep concern as student organizations and even faculty at colleges in the United States blame heinous terrorist acts on Israel and even express support for Hamas,…


Friday, November 10, 2023
Rep. Weber Takes Stand Against High Property Taxes

Speaking on the House floor, State Rep. Tom Weber called for action against drastic increases in property tax bills. While PTELL limits the total taxes a local government can levy…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Rep. Weber Honors Memory of Former Lake Villa Mayor Frank Loffredo

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber honored the memory of long-time Former Lake Villa Mayor Frank Loffredo.


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Rep. Weber Says DCFS Overhaul Should Include More Local Involvement to Protect Children

As DCFS begins its search for a new permanent director, State Rep. Tom Weber says the department needs an overhaul that involves more direct involvement with local law enforcement when…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Rep. Weber Calls for DCFS to be Restructured from the Ground Up

Speaking to Capitol Connection following news that DCFS Director Marc Smith will resign at the end of the year, State Representative Tom Weber called for a new director of the…


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,…