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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
National Black Business Month: Mr. Glass Tonsorial Christian Institute

To celebrate National Black Business Month, I wanted to take a minute to highlight a business founded by my Chief of Staff: Mr. Glass Tonsorial Christian Institute. After establishing multiple…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Sweet Corn Appreciation Day

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day!


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
National Whistleblower Appreciation Day

With government bloat increasing in Illinois, it is so important that we have accountability within our agencies. Whistleblowers play a vital role in sounding the alarm when our Federal, State,…


Friday, July 28, 2023
Does the Illinois Treasurer’s Office Have Money or Unclaimed Property Waiting for You?

Check out https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov and see!


Thursday, July 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Rep. Travis Weaver’s Statement on the Illinois Auditor General’s IDES Report

Pekin, IL… State Representative Travis Weaver (IL-93) released the following statement regarding the Illinois Auditor General’s report that the Illinois Department of Unemployment Security (IDES) paid out $5.24 billion in overpayments,…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Illinois’ Education Personnel Shortages

Illinois schools are not only facing teacher shortages but also a shortage of social workers, psychologists, counselors, and nurses.


Monday, July 24, 2023
Tutoring Students at the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning

A couple of mornings a week, Rep. Weaver has the opportunity of tutoring students at the Moonlight Coalition for Adult Learning, an organization that “focuses on providing easy access to…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Rep. Weaver Meets with Seniors, Answers Questions at Bradley University and AARP Illinois’ Legislative Breakfast

Thank you to everyone who came out to Bradley University and AARP Illinois’ legislative breakfast yesterday, which gave seniors the opportunity to meet their elected officials and ask questions. Listen…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
State Rep. Travis Weaver’s Statement on No Cash Bail Ruling

Pekin, IL – State Rep. Travis Weaver  (IL-93) issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Supreme Court ruling in favor of the SAFE-T Act’s No Cash Bail:  “I am very disappointed to…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Rep. Travis Weaver Appointed to House Public Utilities Committee

Springfield, IL – State Representative Travis Weaver (IL-93) was recently appointed to the Public Utilities Committee by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (IL-89). Chaired by Rep. Larry Walsh (IL-86), the Committee…