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More than $550,000 will be awarded for two park district improvement projects that will benefit central Illinois communities in Peoria and Marshall Counties, according to Senator Chuck Weaver.

In the wake of federal indictments and raids, a special legislative panel heard testimony during the week addressing ethics and lobbying legal loopholes.

More than $1.4 million will be awarded to two 37th District communities for municipal improvement projects, according to Senator Chuck Weaver.

The state’s population decline continues to be a cause for concern as Illinois enters a new decade with nearly 160,000 fewer residents.

Happy New Year!

As a new year begins, Illinois residents may be interested to learn about several notable new laws that take effect January 1.

Merry Christmas!

As people throughout Illinois prepare to ring in the New Year, the Senate Republican Caucus is continuing to highlight new laws that will take effect on January 1.

As a New Year approaches, Illinois residents may want to know about several notable laws that take effect on Jan. 1.

Watchdog group Truth in Accounting has issued a report that ranks Illinois among the least fiscally-transparent states in the nation.

November is a month of celebrating all that is good about our nation’s freedom and its democracy.

The Weaver Team could not be more proud of the young emerging leaders who presented their 1000# Project outcomes recently before hundreds of registrants at the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and Convergence Conference in Peoria.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently issued a Regional Emergency Declaration due to a shortage of propane in Illinois.

During the final hours of the fall Veto Session, the Senate Republican Caucus united in support of real ethics reform, standing in opposition to House Joint Resolution 93 – a measure that would create a Democrat-controlled commission to consider ethics reform.

A strong advocate for K-12 education, Senator Chuck Weaver has developed a program to honor the men and women whose efforts are key to the success of students.

Honoring all who served!

A full agenda awaits legislators when they return to the Capitol Nov. 12 for the final week of the fall Veto Session.

Senator Chuck Weaver is hosting a free Coffee & Conversation Nov. 8 at Tanners Orchard at 740 IL-40 in Speer.

The Senate Republican Caucus took action during the week to restore public trust in an honest and ethical state government by introducing legislation to ensure independent investigations of members of the General Assembly.

Senator Chuck Weaver of Peoria, Senator Dave Koehler of Peoria, and Representative Dan Brady of Bloomington talk with H Wayne Wilson, the host of WTVP's "At Issue" program on October 24.

Senator Chuck Weaver will be hosting a Town Hall October 22 to talk with local residents about community and legislative issues.

Senator Chuck Weaver and Representative Ryan Spain will be joined by local business leaders and elected officials October 14 to announce details of a major natural gas infrastructure improvement project in Southern LaSalle County.

“As both a businessman and legislator, I hope I can lend my unique skill set to this important cause,” said Weaver. “I look forward to working with colleagues, stakeholders, and members of the business community to increase participation for disadvantaged, minority and women-owned business enterprises.”

Senator Chuck Weaver is hosting a Town Hall August 27 in Galesburg.

Senator Chuck Weaver is hosting a free Coffee & Conversation August 22 at Big Catz BBQ, 221 E. Main St. in Knoxville.