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Thursday, May 29, 2025
Rep. Weaver: Illinois Should Enact Zero-Based Budgeting for State Agencies

We are still waiting for details on the state budget, but I believe Illinois should enact a zero-based budgeting policy for state agencies. We have to get spending under control…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Ameren Warns of Higher Electric Bills Coming This Summer

Illinoisans are paying more for electricity because of failed liberal energy policies in Illinois. Local Ameren customers can expect monthly rate increases around 20 percent or more this summer. We…


Thursday, May 22, 2025
Rep. Weaver: Illinois is on the Brink of an Energy Crisis Driven by Bad Policies

Illinois is facing an energy crisis driven by bad policies from the Pritzker administration. Yesterday, I joined my colleagues C.D. Davidsmeyer and Ryan Spain at a press conference in Springfield…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rep. Weaver Honors National Military Month

National Military Month honors those who have and continue to serve our nation. I would like to recognize my Chief of Staff, Nick Wheeler, who serves our state and country…


Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Rep. Weaver Discusses Immigrant Healthcare on Fox 32 Chicago

On Monday, I joined Paris on Politics on Fox 32 Chicago to discuss and debate immigrant healthcare and its impacts on the state budget.


Monday, May 19, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Kewanee Central Teachers

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights three teachers at Kewanee Central Elementary/Junior High School – Ali Philhower, Peggy Costenson, and Jennifer Vickrey. Here’s what their nominator had to say about the…


Friday, May 16, 2025
Rep. Weaver Backs Women Athletes

Today on the House Floor, I spoke up for women athletes and referenced a recent high school track meet in Illinois. My work will not end on this issue until…


Monday, May 12, 2025
Woman Educator Spotlight: Angie DeVenney

Today’s Woman Educator Spotlight highlights Angie DeVenney, a retired third-grade teacher at Irving Elementary School in Kewanee. Here’s what Angie’s nominator had to say about the impact she has made…


Sunday, May 11, 2025
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there! Thank you for making all of our lives so special!


Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Community Clean-Up Project Continues Through May 16

There’s only 10 days left in my annual Community Clean-Up Project, which continues through Friday, May 16! I am encouraging all to participate, including classrooms in our local schools. This…