State Representative Dennis Tipsword

10/21/2026

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the iconic Route 66. The Mother Road starts right here in Illinois and draws visitors from all over the world. Have you traveled Route 66? Check out this story about The Shop on Route 66 in Gardner. ⬇️

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10/20/2026

Young hunters in Illinois set a new youth deer season harvest record this year. 🦌 Congratulations to all our state's young hunters on a great season!

Young hunters in Illinois set a new youth deer season harvest record with a preliminary total of 4,852 deer taken Oct. 10-12. The total surpasses the

10/19/2026

IDFPR is now accepting applications for the Cemetery Relief Grant Program. Grants of up to $30,000 are available to local governments and non-profit organizations to assist with the cleanup and maintenance of abandoned or neglected cemeteries across the state. Learn more ⬇️

Units of local government and not-for-profit organizations, including, but not limited to not-for-profit cemetery authorities, are eligible to apply for one of 20 Cemetery Relief Fund Grants available each year. Each grant may provide up to $30,000 to support eligible cemetery restoration and maintenance activities.

Applications for FY2027 Cemetery Relief Fund Grants will open October 19, 2026, and close December 1, 2026. Eligible entities are encouraged to review the application requirements and submit their applications during the application period.

Learn more here: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/fe91cb63-ed9d-48ff-be10-da6d2a26a30f

10/16/2026

My latest e-newsletter includes news, photos, and links on several topics, including Public Safety, Scott's Law, Grants, and more. Please sign up for e-news updates at my website.

Last week, another devastating tragedy occurred in Chicago, as a CTA worker was murdered by a repeat offender who was on electronic monitoring. The alleged criminal had seven prior felony convictions, yet was still allowed to roam the streets to commit a horrific crime. Enough is Enough. Democrats.....

10/15/2026

Another electronic monitoring failure and another tragic loss of life under Democrats' misguided policies. What will it take for Democrats to fix this broken system and restore public safety in Illinois?

10/14/2026

Applications for Local Food Infrastructure Grants open soon in Illinois. All applicants must pre-register before submitting an application. Registration may take 2-4 weeks. Funding from the grants can support value-added processing, livestock processing, milling, dairy, refrigerated vehicles, food hubs, community kitchens and other critical pieces of the local food supply chain.

Learn more: https://agr.illinois.gov/assistance/illinoisfarmprograms/lfig.html

10/14/2026

So far in 2026, ISP has had 11 Move Over Law-related crashes, resulting in injuries to two troopers. Remember to SLOW DOWN and MOVE OVER when passing any vehicle with hazard or emergency lights activated. This simple maneuver can save lives.

So far in 2026, ISP had 11 Move Over Law-related crashes, resulting in injuries to two troopers.

10/09/2026

My latest e-newsletter includes news, photos, and links on several topics, including Grants, Energy, Population Loss, and more. Please sign up for e-news updates at my website.

Applications are now open for the FY27 Small Equipment Grant Program. OSFM will award a total of $6 million to eligible fire departments, fire protection districts and not-for-profit ambulance services across Illinois to purchase small firefighting and emergency medical equipment.

10/09/2026

New executive orders have been filed to temporarily allow farmers to use red-dyed diesel fuel in their over-the-road vehicles. Here's what Illinois farmers should know about the change.

Diesel fuel prices have topped $7.00 per gallon over the last month in some areas of the Heartland.

10/08/2026

Nuclear is vital to keeping our energy generation capacity strong in Illinois. Constellation Energy's latest investment in Illinois plants is a big win for our state.

Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear provider, agreed Tuesday to invest $4.3 billion to increase output at 11 nuclear plants in Illinois, Pennsylvania and New Jersey, and then sell this addi...