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Tuesday, January 16, 2024
House and Senate Republicans Offer Legislative Solutions to Address Migrant Crisis in Illinois

A group of Republican legislators is stepping up to provide legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday,…


Monday, December 18, 2023
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced

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


Thursday, November 16, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s plan to divert state funding to resettle non-citizens

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s plan to divert $160 million in taxpayer funds to process and resettle non-citizens throughout the…


Friday, October 13, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski calls on Governor to stop using taxpayer dollars on non-citizens

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker’s recent acknowledgement to news outlets that the state has diverted some taxpayer funds to provide…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Rebuilding McHenry County – Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois

Entering Year Five of Rebuild Illinois, the Illinois Department of Transportation announced multiple projects in the McHenry County area are planned or underway, as part of the state’s historic, bipartisan…


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)…