News

Friday, February 27, 2026
Applications Now Open for Illinois K-9 Memorial License Plate Supporting Retired Police Dogs

Illinois residents can now apply for the new K-9 Memorial License Plate, supporting a first-of-its-kind program to help cover veterinary expenses for retired police dogs across the state. The specialty…


Friday, February 27, 2026
The Weber Wire: Gov. Budget Proposal, Taxes & More

Responding to the Governor’s Budget Proposal Last week, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his combined 2026 State of the State and Budget Address to the Illinois General Assembly. As I was listening to…


Thursday, February 26, 2026
Rep. Weber Presses Case for K-12 Scholarship Program and Expanding 529 Accounts

Speaking on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber called on the Governor to opt Illinois into the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit program for K-12…


Friday, February 20, 2026
Rep. Weber Calls for Action on Public Safety After Governor’s Address

Reflecting on the Governor’s 2026 State of the State Address, State Representative Tom Weber again called for action to address public safety problems. Weber has been an outspoken critic of…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Video: Rep. Weber Responds to Gov. Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address

State Representative Tom Weber responds to Governor Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address.


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Weber Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Following Governor Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Address, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released the following statement: “As I was listening to the…


Friday, February 13, 2026
Illinois Budget and State of the State Address

The combined Illinois Budget and State of the State Address will take place in Springfield on Wednesday, February 18, at noon.  To watch the address live – Click Here.


Thursday, February 12, 2026
Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…


Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Helpful Resources and Tips for Tax Season

With the 2026 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…


Monday, February 9, 2026
Democrats’ Bag Tax Will Raise Cost of Living More

Democratic State Representative Laura Faver Dias has filed a bill to bring back the Democrats’ proposed bag tax, but the legislation applies to more than just single-use carryout plastic bags….