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Monday, January 22, 2024
National School Choice Week

National School Choice Week reminds us of the importance of school choice programs in Illinois. All children in Illinois deserve the best possible education and school choice programs like Invest…


Tuesday, January 16, 2024
House and Senate Republicans Offer Legislative Solutions to Address Migrant Crisis in Illinois

A group of Republican legislators is stepping up to provide legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. At a Capitol press conference on Tuesday,…


Friday, January 12, 2024
National Pharmacist Day

Pharmacists are an essential part of our healthcare system. Thank you to Illinois pharmacists here in Winnebago, Boone, and McHenry Counties for your hard work keeping your patients healthy!


Thursday, January 11, 2024
Human Trafficking Awareness Day

There are nearly 27 million men, women, and children trapped as victims of human trafficking worldwide. Today let us take time to learn more about the signs of human trafficking…


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Cut Your Energy Costs Day

Cut Your Energy Costs Day is a great reminder on how we can work to reduce energy costs and improve efficiency. Take some time today to ensure you are saving…


Thursday, December 21, 2023
Tamale making a Christmas-time Tradition for many Illinois Families

Tamales have been a staple in Mexican culture for centuries, dating back to the times of the Aztecs, Mayans, and Olmecs. Tamales are regarded as a sacred food for the gods and…


Monday, December 18, 2023
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…


Saturday, December 16, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski joins festivities at 2023 Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl in Huntley

Rep. Joe Sosnowski supported the 2023 Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl at the Huntley Downtown Square on Saturday, sponsored by the Huntley Area Chamber. Holiday song themed ice sculptures were on…


Tuesday, December 12, 2023
From Duryea to Rivian: Illinois Automobile Manufacturing Heritage and Future

The roots of automobile manufacturing in the United States can be traced back to Illinois, and specifically Peoria. Brothers Frank and Charles Duryea, working in their barn on West Barker Street,…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski delivers fuzzy socks to Heritage Woods of Belvidere residents

Rep. Joe Sosnowski visited Heritage Woods of Belvidere on Thursday to deliver fuzzy socks to the residents of Heritage Woods of Belvidere and spread holiday cheer! Heritage Woods is a…