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Friday, March 29, 2019
Public Pressure Against Government Restructure in McHenry County Results in Complete “Gutting” of HB 3317

Mounting public pressure against legislation that would have drastically increased the powers granted to the McHenry County Board Chair has caused the two House sponsors of HB 3317 to remove…


Thursday, March 28, 2019
Weber Passes First Bill, Benefits Local Taxpayers

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) unanimously passed his first piece of legislation through the Illinois House of Representatives. House Bill 3369 allows the Village of Lindenhurst to consolidate…


Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Fox River Status Update

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (March 26, 2019): Current Conditions: Measured inflows on the Fox River near New Munster, WI are 1980 cfs and dropping; flows on Nippersink…


Monday, March 25, 2019
State Reps Reick and Weber Post Petition Opposing Bill to Create County Executive Government in McHenry County

State Representatives Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) and Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) want McHenry County residents to send a clear message to Springfield politicians who want to significantly alter the power and…


Thursday, March 21, 2019
Video: Rep. Weber Honors Trailblazing Life of Judy Baar Topinka

In recognition of Women’s History Month, State Rep. Tom Weber spoke on the House floor to honor the trailblazing life of Judy Baar Topinka. Topinka was the first women elected…


Friday, March 15, 2019
Weber Advances Local Consolidation Bill to Benefit Taxpayers

This week, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) unanimously advanced legislation through the House Cities and Villages Committee. House Bill 3369 allows the Village of Lindenhurst to consolidate the Lindenhurst…


Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Employment Opportunity: Office of the State Fire Marshal

Position: Boiler Safety Specialist – Cook/DuPage/Lake/Will County  The selected candidate will be required to live in Cook, Dupage, Lake, or Will County within six months of hire, no exceptions. Expires:…


Thursday, March 7, 2019
Martini Named to State Flood Control Commission at Weber’s Urging

Last week, Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) named Lake County Board Member Judy Martini to the Illinois Flood Control Commission. Martini, who brings a wealth of experience…


Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Weber Bills Seek to Increase School Referendum Transparency for Taxpayers

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed two pieces of legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to improve the transparency and participation of school district referendums. House Bill…


Monday, March 4, 2019
Make your opinion known – file a witness slip for a bill

Is there a piece of legislation in the Illinois General Assembly that is particularly important to you? Whether you support or oppose a piece of legislation, one of the easiest…