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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…


Thursday, March 17, 2022
Video: Rep. Weber on Inaction at DCFS

On Thursday, September 17th Rep. Weber joined Reps. Mazzochi, Reick, and Welter to discuss the ongoing problems at the Department of Children and Family Services under the Pritzker Administration: Watch…


Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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Saturday, May 23, 2020
Video – Rep. Weber Calls Out Contradictions of “Restore Illinois” Plan

Speaking during debate on House Bill 2135, Rep. Weber joined Republican colleagues in calling out the contradictions of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan and for Democrats in the legislature to…


Friday, April 3, 2020
Dress in Blue to raise awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and today is Dress in Blue Day. Please join us in spreading awareness to ensure every child is able to feel safe and protected….


Monday, February 24, 2020
How to File a Witness Slip

As bills move through the legislative process, citizens have an opportunity to express support or opposition to a piece of legislation as it moves through the committee process when it…


Wednesday, February 19, 2020
Video – Rep. Weber on Budget: Wrong to Hold Ed. Funding Hostage

Following Gov. Pritzker’s Budget Address, State Rep. Tom Weber lauded the commitment to address DCFS problems, but expressed serious concerns about the Governor’s suggestion to hold education funding hostage without…


Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Rep. Weber files AJ Freund Act to Reform DCFS

During a press conference at the Illinois State Capitol, State Representative Tom Weber presented the AJ Freund Act to reform the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.


Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Weber Holds Meeting to Address Flooding Along Fox River and Chain O’Lakes

On February 7, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) held a meeting of officials to address high water and flooding problems for communities along the waterway of the Fox River…