House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) talks about the restoration of funds to pay child care providers, while staying within the current budget.  Leader Cross warns the Governor and members of the General Assembly that they must remain vigilant when it comes to tight budgets as it appears that the budget for the next fiscal year will spend less than the current fiscal year.  The House restored funds back to child-care providers after Governor Quinn used the child-care providers money for another program.… Read More

May 18, 2012 

PLAINFIELD – Over 80 area vendors covering a wide range of educational, health and child care, recreational and community services will participate in State Rep. Tom Cross’ Kid’s Fair 2012 to be held on Saturday, June 2 from 9:00am – 12:30pm at Troy Middle School in Plainfield. 

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MAY 17, 2012

As the General Assembly begins the final weeks of session before scheduled adjournment on May 31, the “big two” – pension and Medicaid reform – have dominated discussions throughout the state.… Read More

MAY 17, 2012

Schock-Cross Lead Effort in Demanding Senate Vote to Repeal Budget Busting Illinois Medicaid Mandate

Washington, DC – Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL) and Illinois House Republican Leader Tom Cross are continuing their efforts to sound the alarm about the mounting budget pressures facing Illinois taxpayers due to the duel threat of expanding Medicaid costs and the implementation of the federal Affordable Care Act.… Read More

May 17, 2012

A look back at House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego) stressing the need for reform.

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