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Monday, March 25, 2024
Illinois State Police Increasing Pay for New State Troopers

The Illinois State Police is increasing starting pay for new state troopers. Starting July 1, 2024, new troopers will earn a total amount of compensation above $90k upon graduation from…


Friday, March 22, 2024
Rep. Weaver Highlights Rural/Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program on #NOFOFriday

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Rural/Small Department Violent Crime Reduction Program. The goal of this grant is to improve crime reduction capacity in smaller communities. The awarding agency is the Bureau…


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rep. Weaver Honors Lydia Moss Bradley

Friday, March 15, 2024
Rep. Weaver Highlights Rural Communities Opioid Response Program on #NOFOFriday

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program. The goal of this grant is to enhance rural access to comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery. The awarding agency…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Rep. Weaver’s Chief of Staff, Nick Wheeler, Heading Out on Military Leave

Good morning, Illinois’ 93rd District! I just wanted to take a minute and update everyone on some temporary changes within my Office.  In addition to his job as my chief…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rep. Weaver: AFE Awareness Day Coming on March 27

AFE (Amniotic Fluid Embolism) is a rare and catastrophic event affecting 1 in every 40,000 pregnancies. Nearly 40 percent of victims experience cardiac arrest as the first symptom. This unexpected…


Monday, March 11, 2024
Rep. Weaver: Bishop Hill Funding Presser Generates Statewide Media Coverage

ICYMI📰: Senator Anderson and I held a press conference last week to urge the Governor and the General Assembly to prioritize funding for the Bishop Hill State Historic Site in…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Rep. Weaver Highlights Local Government Energy Program on #NOFOFriday

Today’s #NOFOFriday highlights the Local Government Energy Program. The goal of this program is to empower local energy initiatives while enhancing community investments and priorities. The awarding agency is the…


Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Sen. Anderson, Rep. Weaver Call for Gov. Pritzker, General Assembly to Fund Bishop Hill State Historic Site Repairs

State Senator Neil Anderson (IL-47) and State Representative Travis Weaver (IL-93) are urging the General Assembly and Governor Pritzker to set aside funds in the 2024 budget for critical repairs…


Monday, March 4, 2024
Sen. Anderson, Rep. Weaver Urge Governor to Prioritize Funding for Bishop Hill State Historic Site

Last Week, Senator Neil Anderson and I sent Gov. Pritzker a letter requesting desperately needed funds and attention from the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office to repair buildings at…