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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on end of Speaker Madigan’s tenure

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement today following the election of a new Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives: “This is an historic day for Illinois,…


Friday, January 8, 2021
Local school districts to receive second round of CARES Act funding

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) shared news from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) that Illinois is set to receive more than $2.25 Billion in federal CARES Act funding…


Wednesday, December 16, 2020
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced

Winners have been announced for the 7th Annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Stateline area…


Thursday, December 10, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 outbreak data shows no reason to close any business; Rep. Sosnowski calls on IDPH to improve public disclosure; loosen restrictions on restaurants, retailers, houses of worship & others

Data from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) shows that nearly 70% of all COVID-19 outbreaks in Illinois since the beginning of the pandemic have occurred within long-term care/skilled…


Monday, November 16, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski, Empower Boone launch Holiday Diaper Drive

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Empower Boone are teaming up for a two-week Holiday Diaper Drive beginning Monday, November 16 to help local families keep infants in need clean,…


Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Boone County EMA receives vehicle donation from Enbridge

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski joined State Sen. Dave Syverson and representatives from Enbridge Energy in Belvidere on Tuesday as they donated a vehicle to the Boone County Emergency Management Agency…


Thursday, October 8, 2020
Stateline area photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due by Nov. 20

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, October 1, 2020
Rockford region delegation to the General Assembly send letter urging IDPH to delay COVID-19 mitigation

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and colleagues representing the nine counties that comprise Region 1 sent a letter to Dr. Ngozi Ezike, Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health…


Thursday, October 1, 2020
Sosnowski, Syverson call on IESA to reverse decision banning Belvidere Central Middle School Cross Country athletes from competition over late fee snafu

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) issued the following statement today calling upon the Illinois Elementary School Association (IESA) to allow Belvidere Central Middle School’s…


Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Region 1 COVID-19 mitigation

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) reacted to the news that Region 1 will be placed under COVID-19 mitigation measures effective Saturday, October 3 following the latest update from the Illinois…