State Representative Travis Weaver issued the following statement today on the FY24 Illinois state budget: “Finally, after four months of being in session, well-past their own self-imposed deadline, we finally…

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards.  Click here to read more.

UPDATE: Thursday’s Lemonade and Legislation has been postponed to 6pm on June 15th at Sunset Hills Golf Course & Eatery. The majority party was unable to pass a budget by…

On Friday, Illinois House Republicans gave an update on what was supposed to be the last day of legislative business in Springfield. However, the General Assembly is back in session…

Yesterday, it was reported that an officer in the Pekin Police Department passed away on Wednesday, May 17th in a non-duty related event. My prayers are with the fallen officer,…

YOU’RE INVITED! Join Rep. Weaver and Senator Neil Anderson at Sunset Hills Golf Course & Eatery on May 25th at 6pm for our first Lemonade and Legislation! Ask questions, meet…

This National Police Week, we say thank you to the heroes across our state who wear the badge, and especially to two of our colleagues who currently serve in law…

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mom’s out there, and thank you for your unconditional love and support! 

Thank you, Coach Alderman – and so many other great coaches – for investing time in kids to prepare them for life. There are so many lessons learned on the…

Illinois’ government is notorious for wasteful spending, and now they’re trying to push their habits onto home builders and buyers. While only 0.1% of vehicles in downstate Illinois are electric,…