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Monday, March 24, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Dena Hodge-Bates

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Dena Hodge-Bates, the principal at Neponset Grade School!  Here’s what Dena’s nominator had to say about her contributions to their life, the school, and the community:…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Nikki Kubiak

The second Women Educator that was nominated earlier this month is Nikki Kubiak from Central Elementary/Junior High in Kewanee!  When asked how she impacted their life, here’s what her nominator…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Rebecca Baney

Earlier this month, I asked for nominations of women educators who have played a big role in your lives, and the responses we received were heartwarming and nothing short of…


Monday, March 17, 2025
Pekin Community High School Toy Drive Continues Through April 11

Youth leadership in action! 🙌 From March 17th – April 11th, we’re excited to be supporting Pekin Community High School’s LEO Club as they collect toys for children in need. …


Monday, March 10, 2025
Rep. Weaver Welcomes State Championship Softball Team to Springfield

Last week, I had the honor of welcoming the state champion Ridgewood Spartans softball team to Springfield! Thank you for making the trip, and congratulations, ladies!


Thursday, March 6, 2025
Rep. Weaver Advocates for Homeschool Families Across Illinois

BREAKING🚨: I held a press conference this morning in Springfield to advocate for homeschool families across the state. Click on the video above for my remarks.


Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Rep. Weaver’s Constituent Q&A

My Constituent Q&A for March is now LIVE 🚨 Drop your questions, comments, concerns, or ideas by clicking the link below ⬇️ Rep. Weaver’s Constituent Q&A (3/4)


Monday, March 3, 2025
Nominate an Inspiring Woman Educator for Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month, and it’s my goal to highlight women educators across the District that have had a huge impact on your life! If you would like to…


Friday, February 28, 2025
Rep. Weaver Addresses Governor Pritzker’s Billion Dollar Blunder

Waste, fraud, and abuse of taxpayer dollars on free healthcare benefits for illegal immigrants is rampant in Governor Pritzker’s Illinois, as a report from the Auditor General’s Office this week…


Thursday, February 27, 2025
Rep. Weaver Calls for Fiscal Responsibility in State Budget

We need to get our financial house in order. If Illinois families need to live within their means, why shouldn’t we? Let’s leave Illinois in a better spot than we…