Blessing Boxes are small community pantries built around the premise of – Take What You Need, Leave What You Can. They are stocked with nonperishable food and personal care items,…

Springfield, IL – Following the Chicago Tribune’s recent report of Speaker Welch’s response to sexual harassment complaints regarding former State Representative Harry Benton, State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) has issued…

Pekin, IL – State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) and his Pekin District Office will be hosting a School Supply Drive Tuesday, July 28, at Coffee Connection in Pekin. The drive…

A bill currently going through Congress would make Daylight Saving Time permanent, meaning no more changing of clocks in the fall and spring. I support this bill for several reasons,…

A new school year will be upon us soon, and my office is collecting essential school supplies that will be donated to Pekin Community High School and distributed to teachers…

New data shows that Illinois’ SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Payment Error Rate has gotten even worse, climbing to 14.67 percent from 11.56 percent in just one year. Thanks to…

As part of their duties this summer, my interns (Brooke, Sadie, and Samantha) are spotlighting non-profits and small businesses in our local communities. This week, they would like to highlight…

Happy Birthday, America! Today we celebrate 250 years of greatness as we honor the history of our beautiful nation. Let freedom ring from sea to shining sea. Have a fun…

I supported and co-sponsored a bill concerning educational choice that passed both the House and Senate during the Spring Session. I believe students and parents should have more opportunities to…

Little Feet Big Dreams NFP INC. is making a meaningful difference for children across the 93rd District and Central Illinois by hand-painting shoes and donating them to kids in need….