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Senator Koehler was on hand for the announcement of the expansion of Excel Foundry in Pekin. Through the collaborative efforts of the company and state and local government, Wagonseller Road will be upgraded, enabling Excel to expand and bring new jobs to district.
Senator Koehler recently toured the Community Workshop & Training Center in Peoria. CWTC provides employment, job training, and community integration programming to persons with developmental disabilities. Please visit their website and support CWTC at http://www.cwtc.org/donate.html
Senator Koehler with Tim Bramlet of Township Officials of Illinois (TOI). Sen. Koehler received the TOI "Good Friend" Award in November.
Sen. Koehler speaking at the Peoria Riverfront Museum & Caterpillar Visitor Center "Topping Out Ceremony". Community members commemorated the placement of the final steel beam atop the new museum structure.
Senator Koehler visited with the Fulton County Mayor and Village Presidents' Association at their meeting in Bernadotte.
Senator Koehler enjoyed a tour of Senior World Adult Day Services in Peoria. After the tour, he participated in a question and answer session pictured here, with clients.
Senator Koehler delivers the commencement address for Spoon River College. The commencement ceremony was held in the auditorium at Cuba High School.
Senator Koehler welcomes Pekin firefighter David W. Morris to the Senate Chamber. Mr. Morris was recognized for receiving the Firefighter Medal of Honor. The medal is the highest honor given by the Illinois State Fire Marshall for an outstanding act of heroism and bravery.
Senator Koehler speaks at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria's Cancer Research Center. Sen. Koehler was on hand with the team of local legislators who worked to secure funding for the expansion of the Cancer Research Center.
Senator Koehler met in Springfield with members of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois who work in the 46th district.
Senator Koehler met with members of the United Auto Workers Local 974 retirees organization at his Springfield office.
Senator Koehler joined by members of the Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce at the Capitol.
Ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of Tazwood Mental Health Center's newly constructed Prairie View Villas residential facility in Pekin.
Senator Koehler visited with students from Illini Bluffs Elementary School in Glasford where he read from the works of author Shel Silverstein. Students at the school were celebrating National Young Readers' Week.
Sen. Koehler was on hand as A. Lucas & Sons Company in Peoria received a $350,000 Green Business Development Grant through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's ARRA State Energy Program. A. Lucas & Sons will be using the money to purchase and install an automated beam processing and coping system.
Senator Koehler joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin as Durbin was in town to announce $10 million in federal funding to help rebuild infrastructure in Peoria's Warehouse District.
Sen. Koehler speaks at the Heartland Community Clinic on Wisconsin Ave in Peoria. Susan G. Komen for the Cure Memorial Affiliate recently teamed with the Illinois Department of Public Health to announce the addition of Heartland Community Clinic as a new agency providing breast and cervical cancer screenings to eligible, uninsured women.
Senator Koehler joins local officials in breaking ground on the new Cancer Research Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.
Senator Koehler addresses the crowd at the ground breaking ceremony for the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria' new Cancer Research Center.
Senator Koehler toured the Emiquon Field Station in Lewistown. Pictured from left to right are Jason Beverlin, Susan Donovan, and Doug Blodgett of the Nature Conservancy. Senator Koehler visited the University of Illinois Emiquon Field Station where crucial efforts are being made to restore the diverse ecosystem of the Illinois River flood plain.
Sen. Koehler with Orion Township Supervisor Louise White.
Senator Koehler visits with residents of Orion Township. The Township hosted a picnic for Sen. Koehler and State Rep. Mike Smith to thank the legislators for their efforts in securing much needed emergency road repair funding.
Sen. Koehler with Home Care Worker Amanda Rowery and her client Clara Betts. Sen. Koehler visited Mrs. Betts' home and worked as a "Caregiver for a Day" to bring focus on the crucial services that are provided by home care workers throughout the state.
Sen. Koehler meets with students from Illinois Central College.
Senator Koehler met with members of the Tazewell County Farm Bureau in Springfield.
Senator Koehler joined Governor Pat Quinn to announce $30 million in funding for the Pekin Veterans Drive extension project. Senator Koehler worked to secure funding for the project as part of Governor Quinn's Illinois Jobs Now capital plan. Also pictured: Pekin Mayor Rusty Dunn (left) and West Central IL Building Trades Director Dan Silverthorn
Senator Koehler talks with members of the Laborer's Local 231at their annual holiday gathering.
Senator Koehler addresses constituents as Illinois Department of Natural Resources Director Marc Miller takes notes at a town hall meeting hosted by State Rep. Mike Smith. Constituents shared their concerns about IDNR related issues with the legislators and Director Miller.
Senator Koehler meets with U.S. Senator Dick Durbin in Durbin's Wasington D.C. office. The two officials discussed multiple issues including education reform and renewable fuel initiatives in the 46th District
Senator Koehler joined Senator John Sullivan (pictured) at a legislative update for the Fulton County Retired Teachers Association. The meeting was held at the Fulton County Farm Bureau in Lewistown.
Senator Koehler attended a reception commemorating the retirement of Pekin Fire Chief Chuck Lauss (center). Peoria Fire Chief Kent Tomlin (right) was also on hand.
Senator Koehler accepts a ceremonial pen from Governor Pat Quinn as he signs into law Senate Bill 1906. Senator Koehler was the chief sponsor of the bill which will make available an extra $300 million in funding for renewable energy or clean coal projects in Illinois.
Senator Koehler addresses the crowd in Canton at the groundbreaking for Rebuilding Downtown. Students from Canton High School (pictured behind Sen. Koehler) will work with members of West Central Illinois Building Trades as a new structure is built on the site in downtown Canton. The project was the result of collaboration between the City of Canton, West Central Illinois Building Trades, and the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity.
Senator Koehler and Representative Mike Smith hosted a town hall meeting with constituents in Lewistown at the Park District Community Center. The meeting, held on July 7, provided an opportunity for constituents to share their concerns about state government with their local elected officials.
Senator Koehler answers questions from constituents at a town hall meeting he hosted with Creve Coeur Mayor Wayne Baker at LaSalle Elementary School in Creve Coeur.
Senator Koehler confers with Senators Risinger and Sullivan in the Senate Chamber.
Senator Koehler speaking at a groundbreaking ceremony that was held on May 4, 2009 to kick of repair and resurfacing work being done on I-74.
Senator Koehler, Representative Mike Smith, and Pekin Mayor Rusty Dunn hosted a town hall meeting at Pekin City Hall where constituents shared comments and concerns with their elected officials.
Senator Koehler speaking to the audience at a press conference held at Gen. Wayne A. Downing International Airport in Peoria. U.S. Senator Dick Durbin was on hand to announce funding for the airport terminal project. State Representative Jehan Gordon was also present.
Don Uphoff of Glasford (third from left) received the Veteran of the Month Award from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. Senator Koehler joined members of the Glasford American Legion Post #35 and IL Vetrans Affairs Director Dan Grant to honor Mr. Uphoff.
Members of the American Lupus Foundation of America meet with Senator Koehler in Springfield.
Senator Koehler with Peoria County Board Chairman Tom O'Neill and Assistant County Administrator Scott Sorrell.
Members of United Autoworkers Local 974 with Senator Koehler in Springfield
Senator Koehler and Representative Jehan Gordon speaking to constituents at a town hall meeting held in March at the Salvation Army Community Center in Peoria
Sen Koehler receiving the IL Farm Bureau Friend of Agriculture Award from Manager Patrick Kirchhofer and President Milton Smith
Senator Koehler with former 46th District Senator George Shadid
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