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Monday, August 7, 2023
Saluting our heroes on Purple Heart Day

Today we acknowledge, honor, and remember the sacrifices made by our military servicemembers and those who have earned the Purple Heart. Thank you to these brave heroes and their families…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Reps. Sosnowski and Cabello to Host Tele-Town Hall August 9

To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and State Rep. John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) are hosting a joint telephone…


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
August is National Black Business Month

National Black Business Month is a celebration of Black-owned businesses and the vital impact Black entrepreneurs have on the economy here in northern Illinois and across the country. They create…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski Bill Extending New Oversight Authority to Department of Revenue Signed into Law

The Illinois Department of Revenue will have increased authority over delinquent taxpayers who want to register new businesses thanks to legislation introduced and sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford)…


Friday, July 28, 2023
State grants available for development of public parks and open space

The application period for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants for local park construction and redevelopment is open now through Aug. 31!…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on massive fraud exposed due to Gov. Pritzker’s mismanagement of unemployment benefits

State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments, including fraudulent…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Home Delivery of Alcohol is Here to Stay

Home delivery of alcohol in Illinois is here to stay, as the cocktails-to-go law has been extended for five years through August 1, 2028. Illinois restaurants and bars first began…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski to offer state resources at McHenry, Boone County Fairs in August

Rep. Joe Sosnowski’s office will be staffing a booth at the McHenry County Fair in Woodstock August 2-6 and the Boone County Fair in Belvidere August 8-13 with informational brochures…


Wednesday, July 19, 2023
Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Elimination of Cash Bail

The Illinois Supreme Court has announced its opinion on the Pretrial Fairness portion of the SAFE-T Act, and by a 5-2 decision, they have ruled it as constitutional. This strikes down a…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski seeks constituent feedback on Illinois issues

State Rep. Joe Sosnowski invites residents of the 69th District to fill out his online legislative survey on current issues facing the State of Illinois. The survey can be accessed…