State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Ill.)
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Recent News About State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Ill.)
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Weaver claims Pritzker holding state agencies hostage
The new Governor of Illinois has recently presented his very first budget proposal that suggests the beginning of a new political campaign and proposes the passing of a graduated income tax later down the line.
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Senior Health and Information Fair set for Aug. 21
State Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) are holding a Senior Health and Information Fair from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21 at Snyder Village.
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From Galesburg Reporter
Sen. Weaver demanding new Constitutional Amendment for independent map drawing
In response to the Supreme Court ruling that the political map drawing process is not an issue for the courts to decide, Illinois Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) reiterated the call to pass a state Constitutional Amendment that will allow voters to decide who will hold the power to draw legislative boundary maps for state districts.
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Sen. Chuck Weaver to hold Coffee and Conversation July 25 in Walnut
Illinois Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) will host a free Coffee and Conversation event from 8-9 a.m. July 25 at Konz Restaurant in Walnut.
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From Rock Island Today
Swanson joins Weaver in shooting down Pritzker tax hike
Illinois Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) recently held a news conference, along with Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and several other lawmakers, to discuss the proposed tax hike by Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker.
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From Rock Island Today
Weaver working on next generation's career development with SB3033
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) is working on more funding for career development now and down the road.
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Sen. Weaver amends Wildlife Code for youth
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) is making it a little easier for youth to hunt and trap as long as they are supervised by an adult.
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From Rock Island Today
Weaver's bill assures no divorce penalty over life insurance
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) cleaned up some civil law language regarding insurance policies in divorce cases by introducing SB2437 during Senate debate April 11.
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Weaver welcomes Richwoods champions to Springfield
Standing at the Senate floor podium, Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) was surrounded by a sea of winners – the Richwoods Lady Knights state basketball champions.
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Weaver introduces apprenticeships bill, backs school report card proposal
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioned a school report cards bill and introduced legislation to aid apprenticeships at last week's Senate Education Committee hearing.
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Weaver against two-year extension for Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force
A teacher shortage in the state had Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) questioning proposed legislation to give the Agriculture Education Shortage Task Force additional time to report its findings to Gov. Bruce Rauner and the General Assembly.
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Weaver, Demmer help launch legislative Children's Health Caucus
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) have taken child health care under their wing. Working with Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) on children’s health care reform, the two GOP lawmakers kicked off the Children’s Health Caucus at a Wednesday press conference in Springfield.
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From DuPage Policy Journal
State rollback on small business fees called a win for Illinois
Sen. Chuck Weaver (R- Peoria) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said lowering limited liability company (LLC) costs is key Illinois economic growth.
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Weaver, Bivins vote against budget bills
In a rushed vote today, the Illinois Senate approved a set of three budget bills that raise taxes and outline $36 billion in spending.
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Weaver balks at sending extra funds to schools with more dropouts
Weaver balks at sending extra funds to schools with more dropouts