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Tuesday, July 10, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Supports “Read 815” Challenge

Happy to support the 815 Read Challenge. Thanks to Winnebago County Board Chairman Frank Haney for promoting. To learn more about this important local children’s literacy program, please click HERE. …


Monday, July 9, 2018
Passenger Rail Referendum Misses the Mark

By State Representative Joe Sosnowski The question of reinstating passenger rail service to the Rockford region has generated recent renewed debate within our community. Petitions are currently being circulated seeking…


Friday, July 6, 2018
Rep. Joe Sosnowski Offers FREE Shred Event on July 28

ROCKFORD –State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, is sponsoring a FREE paper shredding event for residents of Boone and Winnebago Counties from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 28…


Monday, July 2, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Attends Groundbreaking for Rockford Airport Cargo Center Expansion

Rep. Joe Sosnowski attended the groundbreaking ceremony today at Rockford International Airport for the new 120,000 square foot expansion of the Airport’s International Cargo Facility. Nearly 1.4 billion pounds of…


Monday, July 2, 2018
Recap of recent Supreme Court decisions

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued several public policy changes over the past few weeks.  Below is an overview of a few of those landmark decisions. Mark…


Friday, June 29, 2018
The Sovereign State of Chicago

I am a co-sponsor of House Resolution 1138 (HR 1138), which is a referendum allowing voters to decide whether or not the city of Chicago should be its own sovereign…


Thursday, June 21, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Supports Illinois’ New Adoption Tax Credit During Governor’s Rockford Visit

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski joined Governor Bruce Rauner at Children’s Home & Aid in Rockford on Thursday to announce Illinois’ first-ever Adoption Tax Credit.  Included in the new FY 2019…


Wednesday, June 20, 2018
A glance at the new Illinois State Budget

The Illinois General Assembly approved a state budget for Fiscal Year 2019, which the Governor signed into law on June 4. While Illinois averted another unnecessary crisis by passing a…


Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Meets with Roscoe Boy Scout Troop 622

Rep. Joe Sosnowski enjoyed spending time visiting with members of Roscoe Boy Scout Troop 622 to discuss state government, constitutional rights, and responsibilities.


Tuesday, June 5, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski at the Boone County Council on Aging Healthy Living Expo

BELVIDERE – State Rep. Joe Sosnowski enjoyed greeting local seniors at the Boone County Council on Aging Healthy Living Expo at Belvidere North High School on Tuesday. Rep. Sosnowski’s office…