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Tuesday, July 1, 2025
New Illinois Laws Take Effect July 1

Starting today, Illinois will usher in several new laws ranging from education requirements to a ban on small single-use plastic bottles in hotels. The state will also implement several new…


Friday, June 27, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement in response to U.S. Supreme Court ruling on nationwide injunctions

ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling restricting the ability of federal judges to issue nationwide…


Thursday, June 26, 2025
Delivery Tax In Limbo As Illinois Democrats Reach Deeper Into Your Wallet

Do you ever get things delivered from retailers like Amazon, Walmart, Target, or even your favorite small business? Whether it’s school supplies, household essentials, groceries, or pizza, delivery has become…


Friday, June 13, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan in federal court Friday on 10 felony convictions including bribery,…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski Reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s Congressional Testimony on Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Governor…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski offers Summer Reading Program to K – 6th grade students

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) is offering his 15th Annual Summer Reading Program for kindergarten through sixth grade students who live or attend school in the 69th District, which includes portions of…


Saturday, May 31, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY26 Budget

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement upon passage of the FY26 state budget by the Illinois House of Representatives on Saturday: “Illinois citizens cannot afford more out-of-control…


Thursday, May 29, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski files bill to strengthen Illinois gaming industry

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has filed new legislation to strengthen Illinois’ gaming industry and sustain its long-term success by allowing the three most underperforming casinos to relocate to a…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski on education priorities for Illinois

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) speaks at a Capitol press conference on Thursday on improving outcomes in K-12 education, restoring school choice, and keeping students in Illinois for higher education…


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…