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House Republicans make public safety concerns a priority in new legislative package
March 21st, 2024
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Chicago School Board bill
March 7th, 2024
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Trump removal from Illinois ballot
February 29th, 2024
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s State of the State Address
February 21st, 2024
State grants awarded to two park projects in McHenry County
January 30th, 2024
House and Senate Republicans Offer Legislative Solutions to Address Migrant Crisis in Illinois
January 16th, 2024
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced
December 18th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s plan to divert state funding to resettle non-citizens
November 16th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski calls on Governor to stop using taxpayer dollars on non-citizens
October 13th, 2023
Rebuilding McHenry County – Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois
September 29th, 2023
Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 17
September 11th, 2023
Tim Mapes convicted of perjury, attempted obstruction of justice
August 24th, 2023
Rebuilding Rockford: Major projects highlight Year Five of Rebuild Illinois
August 10th, 2023
Veterans: State of Illinois Benefits & Resources
August 9th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski Bill Extending New Oversight Authority to Department of Revenue Signed into Law
July 31st, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on massive fraud exposed due to Gov. Pritzker’s mismanagement of unemployment benefits
July 27th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY24 state budget
May 26th, 2023
State of Illinois Launches Blue Collar Jobs Act Construction Tax Credits for Illinois Businesses
May 17th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski offers families free access to Chicago-area museums
May 10th, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski calls for Illinois General Assembly to make ethics reform a priority
May 2nd, 2023
Rep. Sosnowski legislation would bolster Invest in Kids tax credit, make scholarship program permanent
April 21st, 2023
House passes Rep. Sosnowski bill to prevent fraudulent vehicle registrations
March 22nd, 2023
Rep. Joe Sosnowski announces new committee assignments
February 1st, 2023
103rd Illinois General Assembly gets underway; Rep. Sosnowski embarks on new term
January 11th, 2023
Sarah Chevrier joins Office of Rep. Joe Sosnowski as Community Relations Coordinator
January 4th, 2023
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced
December 12th, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski signs on to legislation to extend gas tax relief in Illinois
October 31st, 2022
Rep. Joe Sosnowski named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
October 17th, 2022
Rep. Joe Sosnowski named “Friend of Agriculture” by Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau
September 20th, 2022
Manufacturing industry recognizes Rep. Sosnowski with “2022 Champion of Small and Mid-Size Manufacturers Award”
September 12th, 2022
Sosnowski, Syverson secure state capital grants for Winnebago County communities
August 3rd, 2022
Illinois awards maintenance grants to Stateline-area school districts
July 11th, 2022
State grants awarded to two park projects in Winnebago County
July 8th, 2022
Kid’s Bike & Fitness Day offered at Midway Village on July 16
July 6th, 2022
Summer Reading Program open to K – 6th grade students
May 31st, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski secures $100K in funding for Rockford University
May 25th, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski to host community forum on public education in Rockford
May 23rd, 2022
House of Representatives OK’s “home alone” bill to protect parents of young teens from being charged with child neglect, abandonment
March 3rd, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s State of the State/Budget Address
February 2nd, 2022
Sosnowski, Reick, Weber to host Listening Tour event in Richmond
January 31st, 2022
Rep. Sosnowski to host coffees in Rockford, Belvidere
January 18th, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Proposed vaccine legislation for Illinois was cruel and divisive
December 19th, 2021
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced
December 15th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski, Rep. Weber introduce legislation to protect recovered COVID-19 patients from vaccine mandates
November 8th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on repeal of Parental Notification law
October 28th, 2021
Stateline area photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due by Nov. 19
October 1st, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on House passage of energy bill
September 9th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on General Assembly passage of partisan redistricting bill
August 31st, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on new statewide indoor mask, vaccination mandates
August 26th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on limited reopening of state unemployment offices
August 25th, 2021
Kid’s Bike & Fitness Day offered at Midway Village on July 17
July 9th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski to host Coffee in Roscoe on July 8
July 1st, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski to host four local coffees in June
June 4th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on redistricting
May 28th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Chicago Cubs/White Sox policy for designated seating areas for fully vaccinated-only fans
May 17th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on potential layoffs at Belvidere Assembly Plant
May 15th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on House passage of bill imposing term limits on legislative leaders
April 22nd, 2021
Sosnowski, Vella call for state unemployment offices to reopen
April 20th, 2021
Sosnowski, Keicher Detail ‘Reimagine Illinois’ Platform
March 25th, 2021
IDOT announces $250 million in Grants for Local Transportation Projects Through Rebuild Illinois
March 11th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski to host Coffee in Caledonia
March 1st, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski: Impose real term limits on legislative leaders
February 10th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski, Mayor Chamberlain to host Coffee in Belvidere
February 8th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Governor’s reversal to give legislators priority over seniors, frontline workers for COVID-19 vaccine
February 3rd, 2021
Joe Sosnowski takes oath of office for 102nd General Assembly
January 13th, 2021
Rep. Sosnowski statement on end of Speaker Madigan’s tenure
January 13th, 2021
Local school districts to receive second round of CARES Act funding
January 8th, 2021
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced
December 16th, 2020
Illinois COVID-19 outbreak data shows no reason to close any business; Rep. Sosnowski calls on IDPH to improve public disclosure; loosen restrictions on restaurants, retailers, houses of worship & others
December 10th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski, Empower Boone launch Holiday Diaper Drive
November 16th, 2020
Boone County EMA receives vehicle donation from Enbridge
October 20th, 2020
Stateline area photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due by Nov. 20
October 8th, 2020
Rockford region delegation to the General Assembly send letter urging IDPH to delay COVID-19 mitigation
October 1st, 2020
Sosnowski, Syverson call on IESA to reverse decision banning Belvidere Central Middle School Cross Country athletes from competition over late fee snafu
October 1st, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski statement on Region 1 COVID-19 mitigation
September 29th, 2020
Rep. Joe Sosnowski named “Friend of Agriculture” by Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau
September 18th, 2020
Rep. Joe Sosnowski named “Sheriffs’ Star” award recipient
September 1st, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski to host online Property Tax seminar for Winnebago County residents Aug. 27
August 24th, 2020
Rep. Joe Sosnowski named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce
August 13th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski’s 2020 Legislative Review
July 27th, 2020
Kids’ Bike-A-Thon offered at Midway Village on July 25
July 13th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski to Host Blood Drive with the Belvidere Chamber & Rock River Valley Blood Center
June 29th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski Calls for Consistency Regarding Restrictions on Children Museums, Movie Theaters and Bowling Alleys
June 25th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski pens letter to support Belvidere location for Rock Valley College Advanced Technology Center
June 18th, 2020
Sosnowski, House GOP call on IDES to reopen local offices
June 9th, 2020
Sosnowski sponsors bill to withdraw Graduated Tax from November ballot
May 20th, 2020
Lawmakers: counties should defer property tax bills and waive late fees/penalties for minimum of 90 days
May 15th, 2020
Summer Reading Program open to K – 6th grade students
May 12th, 2020
Ten Priorities for Illinois’ Economic Recovery
May 11th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski calls on Winnebago County to release more accurate daily COVID-19 death statistics
April 29th, 2020
Northwest Illinois Legislators Demand Pritzker Re-Open State Regionally
April 22nd, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski readies bill for 90-day waiver on late fees/penalties on property tax bills
April 15th, 2020
What the CARES Act means to Illinoisans
March 27th, 2020
House Republicans Call for Action, Introduce Property Tax Reform Package
March 3rd, 2020
Donors encouraged to sign-up for blood drive on March 11
February 27th, 2020
House Votes for Partial Ban on Red Light Cameras
February 26th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski earns highest rating on Illinois Manufacturing Legislative Scorecard
February 24th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski responds to Governor’s Budget Address
February 19th, 2020
Sosnowski, House Republicans Call for DCFS Reform
February 18th, 2020
Rockford Airport is thriving; Don’t waste precious resources on Peotone Airport
February 16th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski to host “Coffee Talk with Joe” in Roscoe
February 10th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski reaction to State of the State
January 29th, 2020
Illinois Families Deserve Access to School Choice
January 27th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski to host “Coffee Talk with Joe” in Belvidere
January 21st, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski announces resignation from Rockford Christian Schools effective mid-January
January 10th, 2020
Rep. Sosnowski statement on the Draft Final Report of Property Tax Relief Task Force
January 6th, 2020
Self-Defense class for women and girls offered in Belvidere January 9: RSVP today
December 23rd, 2019
69th District Photo Contest Winners Announced
December 9th, 2019
Sosnowski makes donation to Rockford Rescue Mission; fulfills wager with Keicher on Boylan’s victory over Sycamore
November 26th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski statement on passage of pension consolidation bill for first responders
November 13th, 2019
Boylan vs. Sycamore boys football matchup leads Sosnowski, Keicher to promote local food pantries
November 12th, 2019
Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Alexi Bladel will complete reign; dispute settled with pageant association
November 8th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski co-sponsors sweeping Ethics Reform Package in response to Federal Investigations
November 8th, 2019
Self-Defense class for women and girls offered in Belvidere Nov. 20: RSVP today
November 6th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski to co-sponsor new legislation creating a State Ethics Task Force during Fall Veto Session
October 21st, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski honored for critical transportation investment in Illinois’ future
August 29th, 2019
Property Tax Survey — Make Your Voice Heard!
August 15th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force
July 16th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski offers FREE Shred Event on July 20
July 11th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski to host Kids’ Health & Safety Fair on July 20
July 8th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski, Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce to host Graduated Income Tax Town Hall on June 26
June 18th, 2019
Stateline region to benefit from extension of state R&D credit
May 30th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski statement on passage of Graduated Tax amendment
May 27th, 2019
Summer Reading Program open to K – 6th grade students
May 15th, 2019
Winnebago County receives state grant to enhance law enforcement information sharing, efficiency & public safety
April 25th, 2019
Sosnowski, Cabello to host Graduated Tax Town Hall on April 25
April 16th, 2019
Repeal of Parental Notification Law Wrong Choice for Illinois Families
April 11th, 2019
House of Representatives OK’s “Home Alone” bill to protect parents of young teens from being charged with child neglect, abandonment
April 3rd, 2019
Apply for Rep. Sosnowski’s Summer Internship Program
April 2nd, 2019
Sosnowski files bill to oppose Financial Transactions Tax
March 25th, 2019
“Tobacco 21” Heads to Governor’s Desk
March 15th, 2019
Sosnowski advances “babysitting bill” to protect parents from being charged with child neglect, abandonment
March 6th, 2019
Sosnowski Signs on to Oppose Income Tax Hike on Illinois Families
February 27th, 2019
Sosnowski Appointed Spokesperson of Revenue & Finance Committee
February 4th, 2019
Status Quo in Springfield: House Votes to Adopt Madigan’s Rules
January 29th, 2019
Rep. Sosnowski Signs on to Co-Sponsor New “Fair Maps” Amendment
January 18th, 2019
Katie Kelly Joins Rep. Joe Sosnowski’s Staff as Legislative Aide
January 15th, 2019
Sosnowski, Cabello Take Oath of Office for 101st General Assembly
January 9th, 2019
New Laws for 2019
December 31st, 2018
Illinois Motor Fuel Tax: Know the Facts
December 17th, 2018
69th District Photo Challenge Winners Announced
December 11th, 2018
Will Illinois Follow Arizona’s Lead on Pension Reform?
December 3rd, 2018
JOB VACANCY: Legislative Aide to State Rep. Joe Sosnowski
November 27th, 2018
Local School Districts Can Apply for Property Tax Relief Grants
November 1st, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Co-Sponsors Property Tax Clinics for Boone County Residents
October 15th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Named “Friend of Agriculture” by Illinois Farm Bureau
October 10th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Updates Belvidere Seniors on State Issues
September 26th, 2018
In the News: Administrators Over Kids: Seven Ways Illinois’ Education Bureaucracy Siphons Money from Classrooms
September 25th, 2018
Illinois Chamber of Commerce Names Sosnowski a “Champion of Free Enterprise”
September 5th, 2018
Meet Rep. Sosnowski at Upcoming Outreach Events
September 4th, 2018
Sosnowski: Put Trust Back in Parents
August 30th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Hosts Coffee Talk in Belvidere
August 16th, 2018
Governor Signs Sosnowski Bill to Empower Struggling Students to Complete High School Education
August 14th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski to Host “Coffee Talk with Joe” in Belvidere
August 10th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Greets Constituents at the Boone County Fair
August 9th, 2018
Governor Signs Sosnowski Bill Strengthening Public Notice Law
August 3rd, 2018
Hundreds of Boone, Winnebago County Families Turn Out for Rep. Sosnowski’s Kids Fair
July 28th, 2018
Constituents Urged to Give Feedback on State Issues via Rep. Joe Sosnowski’s Online Survey
July 23rd, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski: Rauner Right on CrossCheck Veto
July 20th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Recognizes Summer Readers with Ice Cream Social
July 19th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Participates in Groundbreaking for South Beloit Road Project
July 16th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski to Host “Coffee Talk with Joe” in Roscoe, Belvidere
July 16th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski’s 8th Annual Summer Reading Program Ice Cream Social Set for July 19
July 12th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski to Host Kids’ Health & Safety Fair on July 28
July 11th, 2018
Passenger Rail Referendum Misses the Mark
July 9th, 2018
Rep. Joe Sosnowski Offers FREE Shred Event on July 28
July 6th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Attends Groundbreaking for Rockford Airport Cargo Center Expansion
July 2nd, 2018
The Sovereign State of Chicago
June 29th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Supports Illinois’ New Adoption Tax Credit During Governor’s Rockford Visit
June 21st, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Meets with Roscoe Boy Scout Troop 622
June 12th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski at the Boone County Council on Aging Healthy Living Expo
June 5th, 2018
Sosnowski: Illinois Meets Budget Deadline, Still Falls Short
May 31st, 2018
State Rep. Joe Sosnowski Offers Summer Reading Program
May 25th, 2018
Key Deadline Passes; Voters Again Denied Opportunity to Weigh In on Fair Maps
May 8th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Announces Local Library Grants Awarded
May 1st, 2018
In the News: Illinois State Police urges FOID Card Holders to Renew Early as June 1 Expiration Approaches
April 27th, 2018
House of Representatives Approves Sosnowski Pension Reform Bill on Former Police Chiefs Returning to Service
April 23rd, 2018
House Republicans Tackling the Teacher Shortage
April 20th, 2018
Sosnowski, House GOP File Resolution Opposing Progressive Income Tax Proposals
April 12th, 2018
Indoor City Market — Construction Kickoff Ceremony
March 7th, 2018
Apply Today for Rep. Sosnowski’s Summer Legislative Internship Program
March 2nd, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Participates in Boone County Business Expo
February 3rd, 2018
Sosnowski: Illinois Needs New Approach in 2018
January 31st, 2018
Sosnowski Introduces Bill to Protect Working Families from being Charged with Child Neglect, Abandonment
January 22nd, 2018
Nominate a Veteran for Recognition at the Illinois Bicentennial
January 16th, 2018
Four Local School Districts to Receive School Library Grants from the State of Illinois
January 12th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski to Host School Choice Panel & Free Luncheon on January 25
January 10th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Files Legislation to Eliminate Disparity Facing Non-Public Schools Seeking State Recognition
January 9th, 2018
Donate at a Blood Drive Near You in January
January 8th, 2018
Rep. Sosnowski Targets Better Government through Legislation Package
January 29th, 2015