SIGN UP NOW! Sen. Weaver to host Blood Drive August 24 in Peoria 7/31/2020 Donation is by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call 800-747-5401, or visit www.bloodcenter.org (use Sponsor Code 61226). Read more about SIGN UP NOW! Sen. Weaver to host Blood Drive August 24 in Peoria
Weaver: Return ComEd fine to Illinois ratepayers 7/29/2020 Senator Chuck Weaver is co-sponsoring a resolution urging Congress to return ComEd’s recent $200 million fine to their Illinois ratepayers. Read more about Weaver: Return ComEd fine to Illinois ratepayers
Beware of unemployment assistance fraud! 7/24/2020 The Illinois Department of Employment Security is taking steps to crack down on fraud schemes involving the state’s federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance programs. Read more about Beware of unemployment assistance fraud!
Senate Republican Caucus calls on Madigan to step aside as Speaker 7/21/2020 Statement by Illinois Senate Republican Caucus calling on Michael Madigan to step aside as Speaker of the Illinois House Read more about Senate Republican Caucus calls on Madigan to step aside as Speaker
Happy Independence Day! 7/3/2020 This year marks the 244th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Read more about Happy Independence Day!
New laws taking effect July 1 7/1/2020 As July begins, 13 new laws take effect in the state of Illinois. Read more about New laws taking effect July 1
Apply for Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program 6/23/2020 Application information for the BIG program is now available! Read more about Apply for Business Interruption Grants (BIG) program
Illinois moves to Phase 4 of re-opening plan on June 26 6/22/2020 Illinois is finally set to move into Phase 4 of the re-opening plan on June 26! Read more about Illinois moves to Phase 4 of re-opening plan on June 26
Happy Father's Day! 6/21/2020 Father's Day is a day of honoring fatherhood and paternal bonds, as well as the influence of fathers in society. Read more about Happy Father's Day!
Happy Flag Day! 6/14/2020 Flag Day is celebrated in the United States on June 14! Read more about Happy Flag Day!
Pre-register for driver's license online! 6/12/2020 Cut your waiting time at the Driver Services counter! Read more about Pre-register for driver's license online!
Senators ask Pritzker to advance re-opening plan 6/10/2020 We have asked the Governor to allow Illinois to move to Phase 4 effective June 12. Read more about Senators ask Pritzker to advance re-opening plan
Honoring those who gave their lives 5/25/2020 Remembering the brave men and women who answered the call of duty to serve their country and ultimately gave their lives. Read more about Honoring those who gave their lives
Strong opposition stops Pritzker rule that would criminalize business owners 5/20/2020 In the wake of strong opposition, Governor Pritzker is withdrawing a rule he submitted May 15. Read more about Strong opposition stops Pritzker rule that would criminalize business owners
Opening non-essential businesses if they can operate safely 5/15/2020 Please read my op-ed in the May 14 edition of Peoria Journal Star, and let me know what you think. Read more about Opening non-essential businesses if they can operate safely
Give lawmakers input into re-opening plan! 5/14/2020 The Governor’s plan to re-open Illinois needs the input of all of the state’s diverse regions. Read more about Give lawmakers input into re-opening plan!
Lawmakers heading back to Springfield! 5/13/2020 Thanks to continued calls by local, state and legislative Republican leaders, the General Assembly will return to Springfield May 20-22. Read more about Lawmakers heading back to Springfield!
Local communities should apply now for infrastructure funding 5/13/2020 Municipal leaders should apply now for $25 million in Rebuild Illinois grant funds available through the Fast-Track Public Infrastructure program. Read more about Local communities should apply now for infrastructure funding
Happy Mother's Day! 5/9/2020 Honoring mothers everywhere and the important roles they play in our lives! Read more about Happy Mother's Day!
National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8! 5/4/2020 Thank you, Teachers! Read more about National Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8!
Statement from Senator Weaver 4/24/2020 On a daily basis we are addressing the issues we are seeing on Facebook and other social media. Read more about Statement from Senator Weaver
Pritzker issues modified stay-at-home order 4/23/2020 The Governor announced a modified extension of his stay-at-home order on April 23. Read more about Pritzker issues modified stay-at-home order
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month 4/16/2020 Illinois encourages communities to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness messages and to promote prevention efforts across the country. Read more about April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Small businesses need us now, more than ever! 4/15/2020 Support small businesses however you can! Read more about Small businesses need us now, more than ever!