Our team is currently moving to a new office in Peoria Heights! Due to the move, our Peoria area office number will be unavailable for the next few days. For any questions or concerns over the phone, please reach out to my Springfield office or Bloomington-Normal office phone numbers, which can be found under contact info on my website.

State Senator Dave Koehler is pleased to introduce his new constituent service coordinator in his district office, Joshua Crockett.

Joshua Crockett earned his B.S. in Political Science with a minor in Civic Engagement and Responsibility from Illinois State University in May of 2021 and is currently pursuing a master’s in communication. During his time at ISU, Joshua worked at the Center for Civic Engagement as a Census & Election Fellow to encourage student participation in 2020, followed by his time as the Graduate Assistant for Civic Education and Political Engagement.

Prior to his time at ISU, Joshua attended Heartland Community College where he served as Student Trustee and later secured a position on the Board of Trustees. He is thrilled to continue supporting the Bloomington-Normal community through my district office.

The Township Officials of Illinois is offering college students scholarship opportunities! This is a great opportunity for students to learn more about their township officials. Applications are due March 1. More information can be found at https://www.toi.org/toi-scholarship

PEORIA – State Senator Dave Koehler encourages women to schedule their annual breast cancer screening exam, as Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to an end. Those who may not have scheduled a mammogram due to COVID-19 are especially encouraged to make an appointment.

“Breast cancer is an all-too-common disease plaguing the health of thousands of women across the country,” said Koehler (D-Peoria). “Making an appointment for your yearly exam is vital, as it could help detect signs of breast cancer early.”

Breast cancer affects over 250,000 women and 2,400 men in the United States every year, and the National Cancer Institute reports an estimated 9.4 million screening tests that normally would have taken place in 2020 did not happen due to the pandemic. 

“A diagnosis is life changing, and early detection can help give someone a fighting chance,” Koehler said. “I encourage all women who need to make their annual breast screening appointments and schedule a mammogram to do so as soon as possible.”

IDPH reminds the public that the department’s Illinois Breast and Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) offers free breast exams and mammograms to uninsured and underinsured women. The program also supports diagnostic services and assists with referrals for treatment options.

To enroll in IBCCP, women can call the Women’s Health Line 888-522-1282 (800-547-0466 TTY). The Women’s Health Line will be able to walk women through the eligibility requirements and the screening process.

Senator Koehler’s office is available to answer questions. To contact, please call (309) 677-0120 or visit his website.