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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…


Friday, July 25, 2025
Rep. Weaver, Sen. Anderson Host School Supply Drive August 5 in Pekin

A new school year is upon us, and my office is collecting essential school supplies for both teachers and students in our area. If you would like to donate, please…


Thursday, July 24, 2025
We Must Reverse Course on Bad Energy Policies

My colleagues from Southern Illinois have introduced legislation to improve electricity affordability and reliability. Bad policies enacted by Democrats have left us with surging energy costs, and we must act…


Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Please use Caution as Dangerous Heat and Humidity Expected this Week

The National Weather Service has issued Extreme Heat Watches throughout Illinois this week. High humidity and dangerous heat indexes are expected across most of the state. Make sure you avoid…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Weaver: Democrats Must Be Held Accountable for Constitutional Violations

During a press conference today, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to call on Governor Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328. Also, we have filed…