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Friday, June 5, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski reacts to Chicago Bears plans to move forward with new stadium development in Hammond, Indiana

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the Chicago Bears announcement regarding plans to advance their stadium development project in Hammond, Indiana: “The failure of…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski Responds to Passage of FY27 State Budget

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to passage of the FY27 state budget by the General Assembly: “Illinois families need meaningful and permanent tax relief,…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
House Republicans Offer Solutions to Deliver Property Tax Relief

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) expressed support for his House Republican colleagues following their press conference on Tuesday calling attention to the need for property tax relief and highlighting several…


Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Rep. Sosnowski, Sen. Syverson to host IPASS event in Belvidere on April 20

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway on Monday, April 20 in Belvidere to help motorists update their I-PASS…


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…