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Thursday, April 25, 2024
Belvidere Road to be Temporarily Closed

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs by the Canadian National Railroad to a crossing on Belvidere Road (Illinois 120) west…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Road Work to Start in Fox Lake

From Lake & McHenry County Scanner: County officials say a “big project” will soon begin with the year-long closure of Washington Street in Fox Lake as crews begin construction on…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Photos: Last Week in Springfield

Rep. Weber met with several local leaders who were in Springfield last week, including leaders of Visit Lake County, Illinois and Naturally McHenry County, Illinois, the mayor and staff from…


Thursday, April 18, 2024
Rep. Weber Touts Benefits of Tourism on Our Local Economies 

Speaking on the House floor, State Rep. Tom Weber welcomed the leaders of Visit Lake County and Naturally McHenry County to the House and touted the benefits that our natural…


Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Summer Job Opportunity at Chain O’ Lakes State Park

Looking for a summer job? The Illinois Department of Natural Resources if seeking a Conservation/Historic Preservation Worker for the summer season at the Chain O’ Lakes State Park in Spring…


Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Cream of the Crop Student Photo Contest

From the Illinois Treasurer’s Office: Illinois Treasurer’s Office is encouraging young Illinois photographers to submit photos for the 2024 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest, which offers students a creative way…


Monday, April 15, 2024
Road Work Update: U.S. 12 Shoulder Repairs, Temporary Lane Closures in Spring Grove

From the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT): The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that repairs to the shoulders on U.S. 12, between Sunset and Wilmot roads in Spring Grove…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

Rep. Weber on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives. Left: Rep. Weber meeting with advocates from Birth to Five. Center: Rep. Weber with the Japanese Consul General in…


Friday, April 12, 2024
Rep. Weber Questions DHS Spending on Migrants

Over three budget years, the Illinois taxpayer cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is currently estimated to be $2.84 billion, which doesn’t even include education costs…


Tuesday, April 9, 2024
The Growing Costs of Sanctuary State Policies on Illinois Taxpayers

The cost of providing services to undocumented immigrants and asylum seekers is costing Illinois taxpayers an estimated $2.84 billion since July 1, 2022. This does not include education costs or…