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Friday, October 17, 2025
Chicago Transit, Green Energy Among Key Legislative Topics During Veto Session

The first week of Veto Session wrapped up yesterday, with the second and final week scheduled for October 28-30. No major action was taken this week, but lawmakers are still…


Thursday, October 16, 2025
Rep. Weaver Welcomes His Page for the Day on the House Floor

Today on the House Floor, I welcomed my page for the day, Jude Phillips. Jude is a fifth-grade student at Grundy Elementary in Morton. Thank you so much for joining…


Wednesday, October 8, 2025
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Each October, we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is a time to raise awareness about this disease that affects millions of individuals and families across the nation. Together, we…


Friday, October 3, 2025
Rep. Weaver’s E-Newsletter: Citizen Spotlight, Veto Session, Harvest Update, and More

CITIZEN SPOTLIGHT Over the next few months, I would like to recognize outstanding citizens and community leaders all across Central and Western Illinois as part of a Citizen Spotlight. If…


Thursday, October 2, 2025
Rep. Weaver’s Citizen Spotlight

Over the next few months, I would like to recognize outstanding citizens and community leaders all across Central and Western Illinois as part of a Citizen Spotlight. If you know…


Thursday, September 25, 2025
Audit Finds Department of Corrections Employees Took Overtime Pay While on Paid Leave

An audit released this week shows that Illinois Department of Corrections employees were allowed to work overtime on the same day they were on paid leave. The paid overtime costs…


Tuesday, September 23, 2025
Federal Tax Credit Program Would Enhance Educational Options for Students in Rural Communities

A new federal scholarship tax credit program could be a lifeline to students in rural Illinois. Learn more here: Federal scholarship could help rural Illinois students find education options


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
We Must Enact More Pro-Growth Policies to Keep Job Creators in Illinois

Senate Bill 328, which has been signed into law by Gov. Pritzker, fundamentally changes the civil legal standards in Illinois. It sends a message that Illinois is closed for business…


Friday, September 12, 2025
Fall Harvest Season is Here, Please Use Caution and Share the Road with our Farmers

The Illinois State Police (ISP) reminds motorists and farmers about traffic safety on Illinois roadways this fall. Agriculture is one of the leading industries in Illinois, and farmers across the…


Wednesday, September 10, 2025
We Must Work To Raise The Bar, Not Lower It, When It Comes To Student Achievement

The Illinois State Board of Education should be helping students reach and even exceed benchmarks. Instead, they have lowered our state’s standards to try and make the Pritzker administration look…