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Tuesday, January 24, 2017
House Votes to Adopt Speaker Madigan’s Rules

Rep. Joe Sosnowski SPRINGFIELD–The Illinois House of Representatives voted to adopt House Resolution 46 today, a set of rules to govern the procedures of the Illinois House of Representatives for…


Wednesday, January 11, 2017
Sosnowski takes oath of office for historic 100th General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD–State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) was sworn into office for a new term on Wednesday, joining all 118 members of the House of Representatives for the historic inauguration of the…


Sunday, January 1, 2017
26 new laws that go into effect on January 1st

191 new laws take effect January 1, 2017. Here is a preview of 26 Illinoisans should know about: Social media right to privacyPublic Act 99-610, House Bill 4999Amends the Right…


Friday, October 28, 2016
Topping Off Ceremony at Mercyhealth Sportscore Two Indoor Sports Center

Rep. Sosnowski attended a beam placement for the Mercyhealth Sportscore Two facility in Rockford on Wednesday, October 26th. The Rockford Park District along with collaborative partners marked a milestone for the…


Thursday, October 27, 2016
Rep. Sosnowski’s Citizenship Workshop a Success

Rep. Sosnowski hosted a free workshop in Rockford on Saturday, October 22 for area residents interested in applying to become a U.S. citizen. Rep. Sosnowski would like to thank all…


Tuesday, October 25, 2016
Rep. Sosnowski meets with students at Belvidere High School’s Lunch Time Connections

Representative Sosnowski participated in Belvidere High School’s Lunch Time Connections Program on Tuesday. The program allows students the opportunity to meet with community and business leaders to ask questions and…


Monday, October 24, 2016
Rep. Sosnowski speaks at local meeting of Municipal Clerks of Illinois Association

Representative Sosnowski spoke at a meeting of Municipal Clerks of Illinois Association, providing an overview of this year’s legislative session and why improving jobs and the economy is imperative to…


Thursday, October 20, 2016
Safe disposal of Rx drugs helps combat opioid epidemic

Surveys of prescription drug abusers tell us that a majority of those with opioid addictions started by stealing unused prescription medication from friends and family.The Illinois Medical Society (ISMS) has…


Thursday, October 13, 2016
Rep. Sosnowski meets with Roscoe Cub and Boy Scouts

Representative Sosnowski met with Roscoe Cub and Boy Scouts on Tuesday, October 11th to help them achieve one of their advancement goals. He discussed with the scouts the challenges facing…


Wednesday, October 12, 2016
PHOTO GALLERY: Washington Academy Mock Presidential Vote

BELVIDERE – Third and fourth-grade students at Washington Academy held a mock vote for President of the United States on Wednesday, October 12 in a special civic engagement exercise sponsored…