Illinois District 64 State Representative Tom Weber
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Recent News About Illinois District 64 State Representative Tom Weber
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Free fishing days in Illinois coincide with Father's Day weekend
The 2024 Illinois Free Fishing Days will occur from June 14 to June 17, coinciding with Father’s Day weekend. During this four-day period, anglers can fish without needing a fishing license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp.
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Democratic supermajority allows third vote to pass tax hike
The Democratic supermajority broke their own House Rules during the final hours of session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes. The bill passed on the third vote after failing twice before.
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Lake County Job Fair scheduled for June 12 in Round Lake Beach
The Job Center of Lake County will be hosting its next job fair on Wednesday, June 12, at the Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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State Rep. Weber reacts to sentencing in AJ Freund case
Following the sentencing of former DCFS worker Carlos Acosta to six months in jail after being convicted of child endangerment in the death of AJ Freund, State Rep. Tom Weber released a statement expressing his views on the matter.
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Marking D-Day’s 80th anniversary: Remembering courage and sacrifice
On June 6, 1944, more than 150,000 Allied troops crossed the English Channel and landed on the beaches of German-occupied Normandy, France, in what is now known as "D-Day." Codenamed "Operation Overlord," this operation marked the largest amphibious assault in world history.
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Tips to avoid harmful algal blooms during summer activities
This summer, caution is advised when spending time on or in waterways due to the potential presence of harmful algal (cyanobacteria) blooms in any body of water.
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Representative Tom Weber's staff to hold traveling office hours in Lindenhurst
Representative Tom Weber’s staff will be available to meet with constituents to answer questions and provide assistance with state issues, programs, and services. Walk-ins are encouraged, and no appointment is necessary.
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Rep. Weber calls for property tax relief before session ends
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Tom Weber objected to legislation, House Bill 4582, to increase state bonding authority by $8 billion while the state legislature has still failed to provide tax relief.
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Rep. Weber criticizes record-breaking Illinois state budget
Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2025 State Budget in the Illinois House of Representatives, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released a statement criticizing the budget's size and implications.
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House adopts resolution honoring Illinois D-Day paratroopers
Speaking on the House floor, Rep. Weber led the House in the adoption of House Resolution 763 to declare June 6-7 as Eternal Heroes Memorial Days in memory of the Illinois Raveno Boys. The Raveno Boys were elite paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division whose heroic actions on D-Day helped ensure the Allied landing was a success.
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Rep. Weber urges focus on tax reduction amidst legislative session
As the 2024 spring legislative session approaches its adjournment, State Rep. Tom Weber reflects on several pieces of legislation filed this spring and calls for state government to address issues that Illinois citizens care most about, such as lowering taxes.
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Illinois House holds Memorial Day ceremony to honor fallen servicemembers
Today, the Illinois House of Representatives held their Memorial Day ceremony to honor the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to the nation. This annual ceremony serves as a solemn reminder that freedom is not free and emphasizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made by the nation's heroes.
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Illinois honors fallen firefighters at memorial ceremony
Yesterday, the Illinois General Assembly and State Government honored the memory of firefighters who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony, held in Springfield, served as a tribute to those brave individuals who lost their lives in the line of duty.
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Weber: ‘House Bill 4187 repeals the Illinois TRUST Act, ending our status as a sanctuary state’
State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) and Illinois Republican legislators are taking action to repeal the Illinois Trust Act and end the state's sanctuary status for migrants in response to the ongoing influx of non-citizens over the past 13 months.
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Weber: 'Illinois has all the resources to become a top state for growth, but our burdensome taxes and regulations'
In a recent Facebook post, Illinois State Representative Tom Weber expressed his concerns about the state's burdensome taxes and regulations that hinder opportunities for residents. Weber shared an article from the Journal Star, which highlighted Illinois' ranking for business taxes. According to a study conducted by Simplify LLC, Illinois ranked 42nd out of 50 states for tax friendliness, with low rankings in taxes on corporations, personal income, property, sales, and unemployment.
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Rep. Weber: ‘Elected officials need to be held accountable for bad behavior long before it becomes criminal’
Following the conviction of Tim Mapes, chief of staff for former house speaker Michael Madigan, State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has voiced a resounding call for greater accountability among elected officials in Illinois, emphasizing the need to address misconduct before it escalates into criminal behavior.
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Weber: ‘Protecting vulnerable children is our most basic responsibility as a state’
State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) has emphasized the paramount importance of safeguarding vulnerable children, asserting that it is the fundamental duty of the state.
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Weber: 'New Civilian Crash Reporting System (CCRS) allows the public to create a crash report online without having to wait roadside for police to respond'
In an effort to make the roadways safer and increase the efficiency of the accident reporting process, Illinois State Police announced a new online reporting system for single-vehicle, non-injury crashes. Rep. Tom Weber shared this information with his constituents in an Aug. 1 Facebook post.
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Weber on $5 billion in dysfunction, fraud in IDES Covid payments: ‘This is absolutely ridiculous and unacceptable!’
State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) expressed strong dismay over a recent Illinois Auditor General report revealing that the Illinois Department of Employment Security disbursed a staggering $5.24 billion in fraudulent unemployment claims between 2020 and 2022.
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Rep. Weber: 'The Department of Human Services and the Pritzker Administration has failed to protect developmentally disabled Illinoisans at state-run facilities'
On July 13, Illinois State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) made a Facebook post detailing how the Department of Human Services and the Pritzker Administration has failed to protect disabled residents residing in state-run facilities. Weber is raising awareness about the issue and wants something to change as soon as possible to ensure the safety of these vulnerable residents.