The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a 5-2 decision, they have ruled it as constitutional. This strikes down a…

The Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF) was enacted in Illinois following the passage of the state income tax in 1969. A key element of the agreement was the establishment of…

Following the release of the Illinois Supreme Court split decision to allow the elimination of cash bail in Illinois, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) issued the following response: “I…

During Wednesday’s storm, eleven tornadoes hit northeastern Illinois and the Chicago area. Extensive property damage was confirmed in many locations west and northwest of Chicago, including Elgin and Carol Stream….

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the United States from Mexico continues to skyrocket,…

This month we are celebrating the small and local businesses that drive growth in our communities. Independent retailers keep our local economies strong while creating opportunities for our families, friends,…

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) unveiled a plan on Friday utilizing federal, state and local funds over the next six years to repair and upgrade roads, bridges, airports, rail…

Illinois lawmakers worked to lift the 36-year-old ban on new nuclear energy construction permits this spring, with Senate Bill 76 receiving bipartisan support and headed to the Governor. Since 1987, Illinois has prohibited new…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting on July 11 starting at 6 p.m. Constituents from…

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first state flag. This flag depicted the emblem shown on the state seal on a field of white. In 1970, official design…