News

Thursday, May 31, 2018
Sosnowski: Illinois Meets Budget Deadline, Still Falls Short

SPRINGFIELD– State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, issued the following statement in response to the final passage of a state budget for Fiscal Year 2019 today by the Illinois General Assembly:…


Friday, May 25, 2018
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski Offers Summer Reading Program

ROCKFORD– State Rep. Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, has officially launched his 8thAnnual Summer Reading Program for kindergarten through sixth-grade students who live or attend school in the 69th District in portions…


Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Key Deadline Passes; Voters Again Denied Opportunity to Weigh In on Fair Maps

SPRINGFIELD– Supporters of independent redistricting in the State of Illinois have been denied again, as a key deadline came and went on Sunday, May 6 with no legislative action. Article…


Tuesday, May 1, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Announces Local Library Grants Awarded

ROCKFORD—State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R- Rockford) is pleased to announce four local library districts are winners of the Annual Per Capita Grants from the Illinois Secretary of State. The Library…


Friday, April 27, 2018
In the News: Illinois State Police urges FOID Card Holders to Renew Early as June 1 Expiration Approaches

SPRINGFIELD – As the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification card come due for renewal, Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging FOID card holders to apply…


Monday, April 23, 2018
House of Representatives Approves Sosnowski Pension Reform Bill on Former Police Chiefs Returning to Service

SPRINGFIELD– The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved common-sense pension reform legislation on April 19 sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, to allow a municipality to hire a chief…


Friday, April 20, 2018
House Republicans Tackling the Teacher Shortage

Our children’s education remains a top priority for Illinois House Republicans, which is why they have taken action to address the growing teacher shortage in our state. First and foremost,…


Thursday, April 12, 2018
Sosnowski, House GOP File Resolution Opposing Progressive Income Tax Proposals

SPRINGFIELD– State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, joined Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, and members of the House Republican Caucus in filing House Resolution 975 on Tuesday to…


Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Indoor City Market — Construction Kickoff Ceremony

I am very excited about the Indoor City Market. This will be a great addition to downtown Rockford and continue to breathe excitement into the central business district. Congratulations!


Friday, March 2, 2018
Apply Today for Rep. Sosnowski’s Summer Legislative Internship Program

Click HERE to download a copy of the application