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Monday, January 20, 2025
Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. His vision for equality, justice, and peace changed our nation and our world. Today and…


Friday, January 17, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski tours State Historic Sites in Galena

Rep. Joe Sosnowski joined other northwestern Illinois legislators for a tour of historic sites in Galena this week. Highlights of the tour included stops at the Ulysses S. Grant Home,…


Tuesday, January 14, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski re-appointed to key legislative budget panel

State Representative Joe Sosnowski was re-appointed this week to the 12-member bipartisan, bicameral Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA). CGFA provides the General Assembly with research and objective information…


Wednesday, January 8, 2025
104th Illinois General Assembly gets underway; Rep. Sosnowski embarks on new term

State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and all 118 members of the Illinois House of Representatives gathered on Wednesday for the inauguration of the 104th General Assembly held at the Sangamon…


Monday, January 6, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski honors legacy of former Rep. Ron Wait

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) pays respects to the memory of former State Rep. Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) who passed away on December 30 at the age of 80. Rep. Wait…


Monday, December 30, 2024
Rep. Joe Sosnowski statement on the passing of former Rep. Ron Wait

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement on the death of former State Rep. Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) on Monday: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of…


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…


Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Rep. Sosnowski, Rep. Keicher, & Sen. Syverson to Host Mobile DMV in Huntley Jan. 7

Following the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, State Representatives Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) with State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office…


Thursday, December 12, 2024
Rep. Sosnowski spreads holiday cheer at Heritage Woods of Belvidere

Rep. Joe Sosnowski visited Heritage Woods of Belvidere on Thursday to deliver gifts and cookies to residents. Oscar the Reindeer may have shed his antlers early in the visit, but…


Tuesday, December 10, 2024
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced

Winners have been selected for the annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Northern Illinois residents…