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Tuesday, December 17, 2019
New Laws Take Effect January 1, 2020

A wide range of new state laws take effect on January 1, 2020. Here is what you need to know – HB 38:Enhances criminal penalties for violence committed in a…


Tuesday, October 22, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski visits Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski visited Willowbrook Middle School in South Beloit on Tuesday to serve as “Principal for a Day”, visiting classrooms and speaking to students. Rep. Sosnowski met with…


Thursday, October 17, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski’s 2019 Legislative Newsletter

State Representative Joe Sosnowski’s 2019 legislative newsletter is now available online. Read Joe’s recap of this year’s legislative session, local outreach across the Stateline, and learn how you can enter…


Friday, June 14, 2019
Investing in Illinois’ Transportation Needs

By Joe Sosnowski State Representative, 69th District Illinois stands at the center of the nation’s transportation system. Our roads, rails, airports and rivers carry more commerce than any other state….


Thursday, April 25, 2019
Winnebago County receives state grant to enhance law enforcement information sharing, efficiency & public safety

Winnebago County has been awarded a $75,000 state grant to upgrade and consolidate the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) utilized by the Sheriff’s Office and eleven…


Wednesday, April 3, 2019
House of Representatives OK’s “Home Alone” bill to protect parents of young teens from being charged with child neglect, abandonment

Bipartisan legislation to allow single or working parents with a child over age 12 to babysit younger children at home alone was approved today by the House of Representatives in…


Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Apply for Rep. Sosnowski’s Summer Internship Program

If you are outgoing, organized, engaged and want to experience working in a state legislative office, this may be the opportunity for you! State Representative Joe Sosnowski’s Summer Internship is…


Friday, March 15, 2019
“Tobacco 21” Heads to Governor’s Desk

Tobacco 21, HB 345 (Rep. Camille Lilly, D-Chicago/ Sen. Julie Morrison, D-Deerfield), has passed the House with a vote of 82-31 and the Senate by a vote 39-16. This bill…


Wednesday, February 27, 2019
Sosnowski Signs on to Oppose Income Tax Hike on Illinois Families

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, has signed on to co-sponsor House Resolution 153 today, legislation stating opposition to any measure that would allow for the creation of a graduated income…


Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski on Illinois Exodus, Taxes, Budget