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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…


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…


Friday, May 9, 2025
This Week in Springfield

From hearings on bills in committee to honoring ALS patients and health care providers in recognition of ALS Awareness Month, Rep. Sosnowski had an active week at the Capitol serving…


Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Illinois sanctuary state policies under fire from DHS Secretary, Illinois GOP leaders

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield on Wednesday, where she blasted Illinois’ sanctuary state policy protecting undocumented immigrants. During her visit, Secretary Noem highlighted how sanctuary…


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…


Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski welcomes Stateline area homeschool families to Capitol

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) joined State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) in welcoming homeschool families from the Stateline area to Springfield today….


Thursday, April 24, 2025
House Republicans Glad Democrats Want to Join the Conversation to Make Illinois More Competitive

The Republican members of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards), are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to…


Monday, April 21, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski recognizes South Beloit basketball star Ross Robertson

April 21st is officially “Ross Robertson Day” in South Beloit! Rep. Sosnowski was honored to attend the city council meeting to celebrate his accomplishments and present a congratulatory certificate from…


Friday, April 11, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski calls for Tax Relief for Working Families and Seniors

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) spoke at a Capitol press conference on Friday on his legislation to provide tax relief for working families and seniors in the State of Illinois,…