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Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Rep. Weber Welcomes Mayors of Fox Lake and Lindenhurst to the Capitol

Today, State Representative Tom Weber welcomed the mayors of Fox Lake and Lindenhurst to the Illinois House of Representatives. “It was my pleasure to welcome Fox Lake Mayor Donny Schmit…


Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Attention: Illinois Route 59 Corridor Traffic Safety Enforcement Initiative

From Lake County: On May 9, 2026, the Lake County Sheriff’s Office will join law enforcement agencies from the Wisconsin state line to Will County in a traffic safety initiative…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
McHenry County to Stop Mailing Some Property Assessment Notices

From McHenry County: Starting this year, McHenry County properties that are only adjusted by their equalization factor will not be receiving a mailed copy of their assessment. Notices for these…


Wednesday, April 29, 2026
McHenry Co. Creates Flood Information Webpage to Assist Residents

To assist residents affected by recent heavy flooding along the Fox River and Chain O’Lakes, McHenry County has created a flood information page with resources to help with damage assessment,…


Friday, April 24, 2026
Lake County Flooding Update

From Lake County: Dry conditions over the past few days have helped improve conditions along the Des Plaines River, with water levels now dropping. Water levels along the Fox River…


Friday, April 24, 2026
House Bill 4104 Critical to Reforming Broken SAFE-T Act

“We need to reform the SAFE-T to ensure that other families do not suffer like Megan Bos’ family and too many others have under this flawed law,” said State Representative…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Weber Calls for Action to Prevent Future Flooding on Fox River

Speaking on the House floor, State Rep. Tom Weber extolled the efforts of volunteers and first responders in the wake of recent storms that have caused major flooding along the…


Thursday, April 16, 2026
Rep. Weber Blasts IDFPR for Dangerously Weak Background Checks

Speaking in opposition to legislation (HB4762) that would weaken the licensing review process for individuals convicted of criminal offenses, State Rep. Tom Weber blasted IDFPR for its current licensing failures…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On Tax Day, Rep. Weber Calls for Relief

To mark Tax Day, House Republican State Representatives Joe Sosnowski (Rockford), Steve Reick (Woodstock), and Tom Weber (Lake Villa) held a press conference to highlight Democrats’ record of high taxes and the…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
On Tax Day, House Republicans Slam Democrats’ Record of High Taxes

To mark Tax Day, House Republican State Representatives Joe Sosnowski (Rockford), Steve Reick (Woodstock), and Tom Weber (Lake Villa) held a press conference to highlight Democrats’ record of high taxes…