Illinois State Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac)
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Senior Expo hosted by Rep. Tipsword and Sen. Balkema scheduled for August 6 in Pontiac
Please join the Senior Expo in Pontiac on August 6, hosted by Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr. and Sen.
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Illinois announces surprise checks; new college admission rules unveiled
Up to 600,000 residents in Illinois are set to receive unexpected checks through the State Treasurer's I-Cash Enhanced Money Match Program.
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Rep. Tipsword hosts end-of-session town hall on Facebook Live tonight
Please join me for a Facebook Live End of Session Town Hall tonight, beginning at 6 p.m. Senator Chris Balkema and Rep. Jason R. Bunting will also be participating.
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Local initiatives spotlighted by Rep. Tipsword include centennial farm program
At a recent press conference in Pekin, Tazewell County Clerk John Ackerman and officials from the Illinois Department of Agriculture encouraged family-owned farms to register for the State of Illinois Centennial Farm Program.
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Tipsword, Balkema, and Bunting host Facebook Live Town Hall on July 21
State Representative Tipsword will participate in a Facebook Live Town Hall alongside State Senator Chris Balkema and State Representative Jason R. Bunting.
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Illinois expands online licensure; new laws and health measures announced
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has announced the addition of 18 more professions to its online licensing system, CORE.
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IDFPR expands online licensure system to include more professions
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has revealed that 18 additional professions are now eligible for licensure through its new online licensing platform, the Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment (CORE).
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Lacon DMV reopens with improved facilities
Rep. Tipsword participated in the grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly renovated Lacon DMV facility.
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Republicans urge veto of controversial SB 328 amid procedural concerns
Members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses have urged Governor Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328.
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Illinois lawmakers file lawsuit over alleged constitutional breach with Senate Bill 328
State Representative Dennis Tipsword and State Senator Chris Balkema have joined a legal challenge aimed at enforcing the Illinois Constitution's Third Reading Rule concerning Senate Bill 328.
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Illinois manufacturers receive grants; controversy over migrant camp funding
Earlier this week, a day of community engagement took place with Representative Tipsword and Senator Chris Balkema hosting an Open House in Pontiac.
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Rep. Tipsword addresses budget process issues amid district updates
We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of open houses on Wednesday, June 11!
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Route 66 centennial declared; local champions celebrated
This week, Representative Dennis Tipsword presented Senate Joint Resolution 12 on the House Floor, marking 2026 as the Illinois Route 66 Centennial Year.
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Tipsword criticizes FY 2026 Illinois state budget passage
State Representative Dennis Tipsword of Metamora has expressed his concerns following the approval of the fiscal year 2026 state budget.
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Illinois marks Route 66 centennial with commemorative events in 2026
Yesterday, on the House Floor, a significant step was taken towards celebrating a historic milestone.
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Rep Tipsword discusses traffic safety campaigns amid criticism on SAFE-T Act
The Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and over 200 law enforcement agencies in the state are taking part in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Click It or Ticket” campaign.
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Three police officers injured in Fairview Heights shooting
Police officers in Fairview Heights were injured in a shooting incident over the weekend.
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Illinois announces $400 million funding for local projects; Cardinal Prevost becomes Pope Leo XIV
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced a significant funding opportunity for local agencies across the state.
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Illinois House Republicans pay tribute on Peace Officers Memorial Day
Peace Officers Memorial Day serves as a tribute to law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty.
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Illinois celebrates Economic Development Week with events and resources
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is marking Illinois Economic Development Week from May 11 to May 17.