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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski to host coffees in Rockford, Belvidere

Residents with questions or concerns on state issues are invited to attend a morning “Coffee Talk with Joe” hosted by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00…


Sunday, December 19, 2021
Letter to the Editor: Proposed vaccine legislation for Illinois was cruel and divisive

As published in the Rockford Register-Star House Bill 4259, legislation filed by Representative Jonathan Carroll on December 6, sought to amend the Illinois Insurance Code and essentially require that a…


Wednesday, December 15, 2021
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced

Winners have been announced for the 8th Annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Stateline area…


Monday, November 8, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski, Rep. Weber introduce legislation to protect recovered COVID-19 patients from vaccine mandates

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) have filed new legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives to protect the rights of individuals who have…


Thursday, October 28, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on repeal of Parental Notification law

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to the Illinois House of Representatives vote late Wednesday night to repeal the state’s parental notification law: “Parental notification…


Friday, October 1, 2021
Stateline area photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due by Nov. 19

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


Thursday, September 9, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on House passage of energy bill

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted Thursday to approve energy legislation, Senate Bill 2408: “The fact is that wind and…


Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on General Assembly passage of partisan redistricting bill

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement after the Illinois House of Representatives voted along party lines Tuesday evening to approve Senate Bill 927 creating new legislative district…


Thursday, August 26, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on new statewide indoor mask, vaccination mandates

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement by Governor JB Pritzker issuing a new indoor mask mandate and requiring all school employees to…


Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on limited reopening of state unemployment offices

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to today’s announcement from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) that the agency plans a partial, limited reopening…