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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.
Current and retired members of United Autoworkers Local 974 visited with Senator Koehler at the capitol.
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 was on hand at the future site of Biofuels Manufacturers of Illinois in Mapleton where the first harvest of pennycress took place. The seeds from the pennycress plant will be pressed and made into biodiesel at the facility.
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 his family
Senator Koehler with former 46th District Senator George Shadid
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