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Monday, September 11, 2023
Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 17

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…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Tim Mapes convicted of perjury, attempted obstruction of justice

On Thursday, former Chief of Staff to longtime Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of lying to the Federal government in the investigation into Madigan’s corruption….


Thursday, August 10, 2023
Rebuilding Rockford: Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois

Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that multiple projects in the Rockford area are completed, planned or underway, highlighting an ongoing commitment made…


Wednesday, August 9, 2023
Veterans: State of Illinois Benefits & Resources

State Representative Joe Sosnowski offers an online resource for Illinois veterans and their families to learn about the full range of state benefits and services they may be eligible for….


Monday, July 31, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski Bill Extending New Oversight Authority to Department of Revenue Signed into Law

The Illinois Department of Revenue will have increased authority over delinquent taxpayers who want to register new businesses thanks to legislation introduced and sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford)…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on massive fraud exposed due to Gov. Pritzker’s mismanagement of unemployment benefits

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY24 state budget

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement today on the FY24 Illinois state budget: “The biggest takeaway from this budget is that the Democrat majority is voting themselves…


Wednesday, May 17, 2023
State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced the launch of the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit application for eligible companies. BCJA is a bipartisan…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski offers families free access to Chicago-area museums

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) wants to help families in the 69th District take advantage of world-class museums and educational institutions when they visit the Chicago area. Constituents can reserve Sosnowski’s…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski calls for Illinois General Assembly to make ethics reform a priority

In response to the verdict of the “ComEd Four” trial in Chicago today, State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, is urging colleagues in the Illinois General Assembly to take action this…