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Friday, February 27, 2026
Opinion: Pritzker’s State of the State ignored key issues in Illinois

As published in the Rockford Register Star: Governor JB Pritzker gave his annual update on the “State of the State” on February 18 and ignored several important factors facing Illinois….


Monday, February 23, 2026
Sosnowski files new Property Tax Relief legislation

Addressing the #1 affordability issue facing Illinois homeowners, new legislation has been filed by State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) to stop large property tax increases.  His proposal is to base property…


Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s State of the State Address

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s State of the State Address delivered to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly…


Friday, December 19, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Chicago Bears announcement regarding expansion of relocation search

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement today in response to the Chicago Bears’ announcement that they are expanding their relocation search to include Northwest Indiana: “I fully…


Monday, December 15, 2025
2025 Northern Illinois Fall Photo Challenge Winners Announced

Winners have been selected for the annual 69th District Fall Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford). The contest is offered each year to give Northern Illinois…


Monday, September 15, 2025
Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 14

Are you a nature lover, architecture fanatic, or simply enjoy taking pictures everywhere you go around the community? If so, this challenge is for you! Area residents are invited to…


Friday, August 15, 2025
Sosnowski, Syverson bill protecting utility customers from unfair back-billing signed into law

Legislation extending protections to residential and commercial utility customers from unfair back-billing practices was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on Friday. House Bill 3725 was introduced and passed by…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan in federal court Friday on 10 felony convictions including bribery,…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski Reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s Congressional Testimony on Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Governor…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski offers Summer Reading Program to K – 6th grade students

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) is offering his 15th Annual Summer Reading Program for kindergarten through sixth grade students who live or attend school in the 69th District, which includes portions of…