Weaver pushing regional minimum wage March 5, 2020 7:00 pm|With last year’s passing of the minimum wage hike, one area lawmaker is pushing a bill that would…
Weaver wants shift to “regionalized” minimum wage February 25, 2020 11:28 pm|State Senator Chuck Weaver has introduced legislation in the Illinois General Assembly that would essentially “regionalize” the State’s…
Two State Senate candidates speak with us February 11, 2020 11:54 pm|They don’t have primary challengers so far, but two of the people looking to replace State Senator Chuck…
GOP state lawmaker applies for Bradley University president November 11, 2019 10:39 am|PEORIA, Ill. (AP) – Illinois state Sen. Chuck Weaver has applied to become the next president of Bradley…
Weaver discusses his “No” votes on state budget June 6, 2019 6:15 pm|Governor. J.B. Pritzker signed a nearly $40 billion state budget Wednesday afternoon after it passed the House and…
Swanson and Weaver vote against state budget June 4, 2019 11:05 am|In the eleventh hour, the Illinois House and Senate approved the state budget, but without the vote from…
Despite opposition from Tracy and Weaver, graduated income tax resolution passes Illinois Senate May 2, 2019 7:00 pm|State Senators Jil Tracy and Chuck Weaver, along with Republicans in the Illinois Senate, stood in opposition of…
Weaver sponsoring bill for inmates in re-entry facilities to gain access to job building sites February 2, 2019 12:22 pm|Republican Chuck Weaver has introduced a bill in the Illinois Senate this week that would give prison inmates…
Weaver and Tracy set priorities for 101st General Assembly January 11, 2019 2:44 pm|Senators Chuck Weaver and Jil Tracy are refocusing as the 101st General Assembly gets underway this week.
Senator Weaver in opposition of a progressive tax December 26, 2018 5:39 pm|With the new Governor taking office next month, one of the many things on his plate is a…
County board members seek help with Mary Davis Home appropriations October 24, 2018 11:42 am|The chair of the Knox County committee that oversees the Mary Davis Home is making efforts to keep…
Community gathers to dedicate Lincoln Park armored vehicle October 3, 2018 1:31 pm|The armored landing vehicle tracked, or LVT was officially dedicated Tuesday morning, at its new home in Lincoln…
Weaver inviting constituents to meet at Galesburg Public Library August 27, 2018 11:19 am|Illinois Senator Chuck Weaver makes an effort to hold forums and town halls with constituents across his district.
Sen. Weaver encourages more ‘citizen legislation’ August 8, 2018 2:58 pm|Sen. Chuck Weaver was the chief sponsor of 16 bills that became law this year.
Active Year For State Senator Chuck Weaver August 7, 2018 3:32 pm| It’s been a busy year for 37th District State Senator Chuck Weaver. He’s been chief sponsor and…
Weaver working on Governor’s Public Safety Committee April 7, 2018 10:30 am|With the recent wave of gun control legislation that swept through the state legislator, one local lawmaker is…
Sen. Weaver shares concerns over Illinois teacher shortage April 5, 2018 6:50 pm|School administrators in Illinois may be the first to tell you that they’re currently going through a drought…
State Senator Trying To Help Resolve Teacher Shortage In Illinois April 5, 2018 3:04 pm|37th District State Senator Chuck Weaver is working to help resolve the teacher shortage in the state. He’s…
Weaver targeting lawmaker pensions in effort to build political will on reform April 1, 2018 11:00 am|A state senator says his measure to reform lawmaker pensions is meant to send a message to other…
Local lawmakers react to Rauner’s State of the State February 1, 2018 3:26 pm|Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his fourth State of the State Address yesterday in Springfield, while facing fierce opposition…