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Friday, September 1, 2023
Recognizing the Importance of Food Banks on National Food Bank Day

Food banks provide a crucial service to our communities as they help families across the state fight food insecurity and find resources for living a healthy, happy life. If you…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
SIU’s Farm Family Resource Initiative

The Farm Family Resource Initiative provides a range of resources to assist farmers with farm-related issues that include mental and physical health needs.


Monday, August 28, 2023
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” Speech

60 years ago today, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most important and influential speeches in our nation’s history. My favorite line is, ‘I have a dream…


Thursday, August 24, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Rep. Travis Weaver’s Statement on Guilty Verdict in Tim Mapes Trial

Pekin, IL… State Representative Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) issued the following statement regarding the recent guilty verdict in the corruption trial of Tim Mapes, long-time chief of staff to former House Speaker…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Rep. Weaver Running in the Chicago Marathon for the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society

This October, I’ll be running the Chicago Marathon for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Central Illinois Community Council in honor of the thousands of people in Illinois who live with…


Monday, August 21, 2023
Visiting Black Hawk College

The best part of summer is being able to visit the incredible people and organizations of the 93rd District and the State of Illinois. One of those organizations is Black…


Saturday, August 19, 2023
#WorldPhotographyDay: The Beauty of Central Illinois

On this #WorldPhotographyDay, I just wanted to take a minute and recognize the beautiful and scenic views we have here in Central Illinois. The picture above, of our family farm,…


Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Computer Pop-Up Shop, Hosted by PCs for People, to Take Place on August 22nd at the Kewanee Public Library

Next Tuesday, August 22nd, at the Kewanee Public Library, PCs for People is hosting a Computer Pop-Up Shop! Eligible customers can receive a low-cost computer, and the deadline to order…


Monday, August 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Rep. Travis Weaver Condemns Gov. Pritzker’s Veto of Landmark Clean Energy Bill

Pekin, IL… State Representative Travis Weaver (IL-93) released the following statement regarding Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s recent veto of a bill that would enhance and strengthen Illinois’ clean energy production.   “The…


Friday, August 11, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: State Rep. Travis Weaver Responds to Illinois Supreme Court Upholding Democrats’ Gun Ban

Pekin, IL… State Rep. Travis Weaver (R-Edwards) issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Supreme Court’s recent decision to uphold the Democrat’s gun ban:   “It’s very disheartening to see that the…