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Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Long Prairie Trail bridge project in Boone County awarded $2.7 million state grant

The Boone County Conservation District has been awarded $2.7 million in capital funding from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program for five bridge replacements along the Long Prairie Trail. The project…


Wednesday, May 14, 2025
House Republicans Raise Alarm on New Service Tax Proposal

Deputy House Republican Leader Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) joined with small business owners to decry a new proposal making the rounds in Springfield that would…


Monday, May 5, 2025
Sport Fish Consumption Advisory

The Illinois Department of Public Health has issued its annual update of advisories related to the consumption of sport fish caught in Illinois waterways. The advisories are based on routine…


Monday, December 23, 2024
December Legislative Update

Read below for Rep. Sosnowski’s letter to local families with a legislative update, state services our office can assist with, and how to apply for Illinois’ energy assistance program for…


Friday, November 8, 2024
What to Know About Veto Session in Illinois

In the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers convene in Springfield for two different legislative sessions during the year. The first of the two is Spring Session or Regular Session, taking place…


Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Take Our Survey: Rep. Sosnowski seeks constituent feedback on state issues

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski’s legislative survey landed in mailboxes throughout the 69th District this week, inviting local residents to provide feedback on a variety of current state issues important to…


Monday, June 10, 2024
Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week is all about promoting men’s health and well-being through exercise, a balanced diet, and regular visits to the doctor.  Check out these helpful tips from the Mayo…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
House Committee to hold hearing on bill to impose California emission standards on Illinois

The House Energy and Environment Committee is scheduled again today at 4:00 pm and is expected to take up Democrats’ attempt to lock Illinois in with California’s radical emission standards….


Saturday, March 2, 2024
Read Across America Day

Read Across America Day is an annual day dedicated to motivating children across the country to read. While this is a great day to celebrate the joy of reading, we…


Monday, January 22, 2024
National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week reminds us of the importance of school choice programs in Illinois. All children in Illinois deserve the best possible education and school choice programs like Invest…