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Senator Bill Brady has sent a letter to the Governor asking why self-employed workers still cannot access unemployment benefits.

The Illinois State Museum is asking Illinois residents to share stories that reflect their experience during the COVID-19 pandemic, for the benefit of future generations.

Thank you for keeping our neighborhoods, our communities and our state safe!

Small businesses looking to keep workers on the payroll have a new option in the Paycheck Protection Program.

Senator Chuck Weaver is asking Governor J.B. Pritzker, when it is prudent, to allow citizens to use the expansive outdoor trail systems offered by our State Parks, especially now that the Governor has announced his intention to keep non-essential businesses and schools closed for another month.

The Census determines how billions in federal dollars are distributed to communities throughout the nation. Take 10 minutes out of your day to fill out the census!

Thank you to truckers and people working in manufacturing who are keeping our supply chain moving!

We rely on you to provide us access to daily essentials!

Governor J.B. Pritzker announced Wednesday afternoon that the state is extending the income tax filing and payment deadline by three months, from April 15 to July 15.

I would like to thank my team for their continued availability and for responding to your urgent needs. They are working extra hours as they work remotely from their "stay at home" locations.

We thank the medical professionals who continue to do their best every day during the coronavirus health crisis!

What does the stay-at-home order mean?

Local governments are being encouraged to apply for Rebuild Illinois funding to help them invest in public infrastructure projects and economic development programs in their communities, according to Senator Chuck Weaver.

Illinois lawmakers received an update March 5 on the status of the coronavirus (COVID-19) from state Public Health officials who are encouraging the public to help prevent the spread of the virus.

Fifty-seven students from 20 schools in central Illinois came to Springfield March 4 to experience first-hand the workings of their state government, as part of Senator Chuck Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council.

What an amazing visit with my Education Advisory Committee March 3 at the Capitol!

FFA students and agricultural advocates from throughout Illinois – among them, groups from Annawan and Cambridge – descended on the Capitol for Illinois Agriculture Legislative Day (IALD) on March 3.

Local governments concerned about the impact a $15 minimum wage will have on local economies should be allowed to decide what is best for their communities.

Senator Chuck Weaver says local governments concerned about the impact a $15 minimum wage will have on local economies should be allowed to decide what is best for their communities.

Senator Chuck Weaver released the following statement after Governor J. B. Pritzker delivered his second Budget Address February 19 to a joint session of legislators in the House of Representatives.

Continuing our push for fair legislative maps, Senate Republicans are supporting a new amendment to our state’s Constitution that would take the process of drawing legislative districts out of the hands of sitting lawmakers.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Lincoln's Birthday is February 12!

The first $50 million of the $420 million dedicated to statewide broadband Internet expansion was released during the week, along with information about how to apply for the grants.

The Weaver Team has been contacted by a group known as Assisted Living, which can help Central Illinois citizens seeking information about issues dealing with assisted living for senior citizens or persons with disabilities.