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Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Session Day Schedule: March 18th

The House will be called to order at 2:00pm today. With the committee deadline being next Friday for House bills, we expect a busy two weeks ahead. To tune in…


Saturday, March 7, 2026
Spring Ahead

Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour tonight as we “spring ahead” into Daylight Saving Time.


Friday, March 6, 2026
Schweizer Serves as Guest Reader at Bismarck Elementary

Today, I had the opportunity to visit Bismarck Elementary and be a guest reader for the Kindergarten class. It was a great way to spend a Friday morning and I…


Friday, February 27, 2026
Schweizer Meets with State VFW & American Legion in Springfield

It was a pleasure to meet with the State VFW and American Legion this week in Springfield. As a veteran and State Representative, I have made it a top priority…


Monday, February 9, 2026
With Bag Tax, Democrats Keep Raising the Cost of Living

A Democrat State Representative has filed a bill to bring back the Democrats’ proposed bag tax, just another example of their push to raise the cost of living on Illinois…


Saturday, February 7, 2026
IDFPR Licensing Adds to Online Portal

New license types have been added to the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation’s online licensing portal. These additional license types include:-Massage Therapist-Music Therapy Continued Education Sponsor-Registered Dental Hygienist-Restricted Shorthand Reporter-Approved…


Thursday, February 5, 2026
Reminder: Valentines for Veterans Collection Still Ongoing

Reminder: my office is still collecting valentines! My team and I will be personally delivering them to area veterans next week, right before Valentine’s Day. No appointment is needed to…


Wednesday, February 4, 2026
Schweizer Attends Rotary Club of Champaign Meeting

Last Monday, I attended the Rotary Club of Champaign’s meeting to congratulate this year’s awardees pf the Vocational Service Award. Douglas Nelson received the Distinguished Service Award, Jayne Turpin DeLuce…


Monday, February 2, 2026
Schweizer Attends IAPD Conference

On Friday, I had the opportunity to attend the Illinois Association of Park Districts’ Soaring New Heights Conference in Chicago, alongside the Champaign Park District. It was a great opportunity…


Friday, January 23, 2026
Be Safe in the Bitter Cold Over the Next Several Days

Today and through the weekend, central Illinois will be experiencing dangerously cold temperatures. To make sure you are prepared for the bitter cold, remember to limit time outdoors, dress in…