Senate committee hears testimony on Weaver’s legislation for the future of Peoria’s water system

The Illinois Senate Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform held a special hearing on two bills filed by State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) that aim to help Peoria residents learn more about the costs of their water system and the potential for a city purchase of the system... read more...

Senator Weaver statement on Democrat budget

“The other side just passed an absolutely massive tax hike, adding completely new taxes, while refusing to support workers compensation reform or substantive property tax relief for struggling homeowners... read more...

Senate passes pension reform legislation

Springfield – The Illinois Senate has passed pension reform legislation that could save taxpayers well over $1 billion per year, according to State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria)... read more...

Senator Weaver passes 5 common sense bills

The Illinois Senate has unanimously passed five bills sponsored by State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) to help service men and women, improve healthcare, and fix issues with existing state laws... read more...

Senator Weaver invites high school students to take on state government

Around three dozen high school students came to Springfield this week to try their own hands at crafting and passing legislation as part of State Senator Chuck Weaver’s (R-Peoria) Youth Advisory Council (YAC)... read more...