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Friday, September 12, 2025
Fall Harvest Season is Here, Please Use Caution and Share the Road with our Farmers

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois, and farmers across the…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
We Must Work To Raise The Bar, Not Lower It, When It Comes To Student Achievement

The Illinois State Board of Education should be helping students reach and even exceed benchmarks. Instead, they have lowered our state’s standards to try and make the Pritzker administration look…


Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Rep. Weaver, Sen. Anderson Host Town Hall in Kewanee September 17

Please join Senator Neil Anderson and me for a Town Hall Event in Kewanee on Wednesday, September 17! The Town Hall begins at 6:30 p.m. at Kewanee City Hall. We…


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
SAFE-T Act Continues to Jeopardize Public Safety

When Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in 2021, he hailed it as a landmark step toward equity and accountability in Illinois’ criminal justice system. But nearly…


Friday, August 29, 2025
Failed Energy Policies Hurting Illinois Families

Democrats’ failed energy policies have reduced power generation capacity in our state and caused prices to soar for our residents. House Republicans are fighting for affordability with improved energy strategies….


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Rep. Weaver Recognizes Passing of 102-year-old WW II Vet, Pekin High Grad

I would like to formally recognize one of our oldest and most distinguished Pekin residents who passed away at age 102 last week. James Charles Johnson was a 1940 Pekin…


Tuesday, August 19, 2025
Safe Routes to School Grants Available

Grant applications for the Safe Route to School program are now open through October 15th.   Administered by IDOT using federal funds, Safe Routes to School advances projects that improve…


Tuesday, August 12, 2025
Children’s Safety Expo this Saturday in Kewanee

There will be fun for the whole family this Saturday at the Blackhawk College Educational Center in Kewanee during our second annual Children’s Safety Expo! The event features more than…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Rep. Weaver, Sen. Anderson Host School Supply Drive Today in Pekin

Reminder! A new school year is upon us, and my office will be collecting essential school supplies today from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for both teachers and students in…


Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Governor Pritzker Flip-Flops on Gerrymandered Legislative Maps

Last week brought another flip-flop from Governor Pritzker. When he first ran for governor, JB Pritzker pledged to veto any partisan-drawn legislative maps. A couple years later, he signed into law…