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Monday, February 18, 2019
Local Event: McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce Expo

Join the McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce for their annual Community and Business Expo on March 9 – MCHENRY-OPOLY 2019. This family friendly expo will be from 9 a.m. to…


Saturday, February 16, 2019
Local Event: Richmond-Spring Grove Community Spaghetti Dinner

Join the Richmond-Spring Grove Area Rotary Club for the annual Spaghetti Dinner on Wednesday, February 27 from 4 – 8 PM in the Richardson Farm Christmas Tree Barn located at…


Friday, February 15, 2019
Video: Rep. Weber Worried More Jobs Will Leave IL

Reacting to the Illinois House passing legislation to nearly double the state minimum wage, State Representative Tom Weber said he is worried that even more small businesses will be forced…


Friday, February 15, 2019
Weber Concerned Senate Bill 1 Will Drive More Jobs Out of Illinois

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives voted largely along party lines to send Senate Bill 1 to Governor Pritzker. Senate Bill 1 would nearly double the state’s minimum wage. State…


Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Local Event: Fox Lake-Richmond-Spring Grove Area Chamber Expo

Join the Fox Lake-Richmond-Spring Grove Area Chamber of Commerce for their 2019 Business and Craft Expo on March 2. This family friendly expo will be from 9 a.m. to 2…


Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Local Event: Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber Spring Expo

Join the Lindenhurst-Lake Villa Chamber of Commerce for their SpringFest Expo on March 31. The expo will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Lakes Community High School located…


Friday, February 8, 2019
New reading and math tests will be rolled out this spring

The statewide Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC) exam has been assigned to all public elementary school pupils since 2015.  With three years of feedback from…


Thursday, February 7, 2019
Weber Tapped for Key House Committees

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has been tapped by House Republican Leader Jim Durkin for several key committee assignments in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 101st General…


Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Weber, House Honor Fallen IL State Trooper

Today, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and the Illinois House of Representatives paused floor proceedings for a moment of silence to honor the life of Illinois State Trooper Christopher…


Monday, February 4, 2019
Weber Bill Aims to Protect Taxpayers from Delinquent County Board Chairs

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has filed legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to close a gap in county government. House Bill 1495 would create a removal and…