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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rep. Weber Honors Bill Burns

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Rep. Tom Weber honored the life of longtime Lake Villa resident and dedicated community volunteer – Bill Burns.


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Weber Reacts to Disturbing Case of DCFS Placing Child Victim with Pimp

Today, CBS Chicago reported the disturbing story of DCFS placing an underage victim of sex trafficking with a three-time convicted felon who then pimped this vulnerable child for personal gain….


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Weber Passes Legislation to Improve Support for Victims

State Rep. Tom Weber speaks just before the Illinois House voted to pass House Bill 3584 unanimously. The bill, filed by Weber, ensures crime victims, particularly those who have experienced…


Friday, March 10, 2023
Rep. Weber Legislation Improves Protections for Crime Victims

Speaking to CBS News, State Rep. Tom Weber discusses two pieces of legislation (HB3583 and HB3584) that ensure felony convictions are properly reported to the state’s licensing agency and ensure…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Rep. Weber Speaks Out Against Another Mandate on Small Businesses

Speaking at committee hearing at the Capitol this week, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) spoke out against legislation (House Bill 3281) to add a new regulatory mandate on small…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
House Republicans Unveil Legislative Working Groups; Weber to Lead Sustaining & Protecting At-Risk Kids

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) was joined by several members of the House Republican caucus today in Springfield to unveil legislative priorities for the 103rd General Assembly. Leader McCombie…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Video: Rep. Weber Sends a Special Valentine’s Day Message to His Wife

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Video: Rep. Weber Calls on Governor to Ease Tax Burden

As the 103rd General Assembly gets underway, State Representative Tom Weber is calling on Governor Pritzker to work with the legislature on easing the burden on Illinois taxpayers.


Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Weber, Other House Republicans Call on DCFS Director to Step Down

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is calling for Marc Smith, the Director of the struggling Department of Children and Family Services, to step down. The call comes after a damning report…


Wednesday, April 6, 2022
Rep. Weber Files Resolution to Audit DCFS’ Performance

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed a House Resolution calling for a comprehensive performance review of the Department of Children and Family Services by the Illinois Auditor General…