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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…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Weaver, Illinois Republicans urge veto of Senate Bill 328; lawsuit filed to expose Constitutional Violation

(Springfield, IL) – Today, members of the Illinois House and Senate Republican caucuses joined together to call on Gov. Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, legislation that would serve only…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
IDNR Offering Free Fishing Days This Weekend

Whether you’re an experienced angler or a first-timer, this weekend offers a perfect opportunity for fathers and families across the state to connect with their kids outdoors, embrace nature, and…


Thursday, June 5, 2025
Rep. Weaver’s Office Hosting Thank You Cards to Deployed Soldiers Drive

I am honored to announce that my office will be hosting a Thank You Cards to Deployed Soldiers Drive this summer, from June 10 through August 1. Cards can be…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Rep. Weaver Presents Resolution Honoring the Life of Chief Rick Young

Last week on the House Floor, I was honored to present House Joint Resolution 20. This resolution designates Illinois Route 97 as it travels through Maquon as Chief of Police…