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Monday, March 24, 2025
The Caucus Blog – Pulling Back the Curtain: A Guide to Shell Bills in the Illinois General Assembly

Shell Bills (sometimes referred to as vehicle bills) are a mechanism used by the Illinois General Assembly to provide placeholders for legislation yet to be determined. Essentially shell bills allow…


Monday, March 24, 2025
House Republican Ethics Reform Bill Package

We can restore public faith in government and root out corruption in Illinois by strengthening our ethics laws. House Republicans introduced a number of anti-corruption measures this session, but the…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
Rep. Tom Weber Advocates for Home and Private School Families

“Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Despite Overwhelming Opposition SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) continues to advocate for the rights of parents to choose which form of education…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Rep. Weber Stresses the Need for Property Tax Relief

Today, I gave remarks at the Capitol and introduced two bills I filed included in our caucus’ new legislative bill package intended to provide property tax relief for families here…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
Weber, House Republicans Unveil Legislative Package to Deliver Property Tax Relief

Springfield, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers unveiled their legislative bill package to deliver property tax relief to residents across the state. Assistant Minority Leader Dan Ugaste (Geneva) and State…


Thursday, March 6, 2025
Illinois Psychiatric Society’s Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition

Calling all District 64 students! The Illinois Psychiatric Society is hosting the third annual Carl C. Bell, MD Memorial Award Essay Competition as a community initiative for Illinois High School…


Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Rep. Weber Meets with I.C.I.C. Members

It was nice meeting with business owners and members of the Illinois Construction Industry Committee in my office while in Springfield. ICIC serves as the voice of Union Commercial Contractors…


Monday, March 3, 2025
Rep. Weber Honors Charlene Wexler for her Induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame

FOX LAKE, IL… State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently hosted the Acting Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, Mary Killough, to honor one of the 2024 Senior Illinoisans…


Monday, March 3, 2025
March 5 Traveling Office Hours

Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with you to answer your questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged. No appointment is…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
This Week in Springfield

It was a busy session week here in Springfield, but I had the chance to meet with some fantastic folks including some students here for the University of Illinois System’s…