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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
House GOP Plan Aims to Cut Taxes on Tips and Overtime

Illinois House Republicans are advancing legislation to eliminate state income taxes on tips and overtime pay, two forms of compensation that thousands of workers across the state rely on to…


Monday, September 15, 2025
Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 14

Are you a nature lover, architecture fanatic, or simply enjoy taking pictures everywhere you go around the community? If so, this challenge is for you! Area residents are invited to…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
New adult high school opens in Rockford, an emerging legacy of Rep. Sosnowski-passed law

It is estimated that more than one million Illinoisans do not have their high school diploma, with nearly 30,000 in Rockford alone. A ribbon cutting for the Goodwill Excel Center,…


Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Plan your next local adventure with Naturally McHenry County

Rep. Joe Sosnowski encourages 69th District residents to support local businesses in McHenry County and take advantage of the wide range of community events being held throughout the county. Our…


Monday, September 8, 2025
2025 Lifescape Senior Expo coming up September 20 at RVC

A COMMUNITY RESOURCE FOR OLDER ADULTS, CAREGIVERS, AND FAMILIES Saturday, September 20 | 9am- 2pm Rock Valley College Physical Education Center | 3301 N Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL The annual…


Friday, August 15, 2025
Sosnowski, Syverson bill protecting utility customers from unfair back-billing signed into law

Legislation extending protections to residential and commercial utility customers from unfair back-billing practices was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on Friday. House Bill 3725 was introduced and passed by…


Monday, August 4, 2025
Reps. Sosnowski & Keicher, Sen. Syverson to Host I-Pass on Demand in Huntley

Join State Reps. Jeff Keicher and Joe Sosnowski, along with State Sen. Dave Syverson for a free I-Pass on Demand event to exchange your old transponder for the I-Pass Sticker…


Saturday, August 2, 2025
Rep. Sosnowski at the McHenry County Fair

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski enjoyed greeting attendees at the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock on Saturday. Rep. Sosnowski’s district office has had a booth at the Fair all week providing…


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…