On this day in 1911, President Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois. Learn more about Illinois’ native son, a former resident of the 71st District, by clicking here.

A learning experience from Silas first graders (Mary Warnsing’s class) and junior high 8th graders (Jacob Carl’s class). The first graders were so energetic, in a great way. Mary kept…

Inside: State Board of Education adopts literacy plan Last spring I joined members of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) task force in promoting a number of recommendations for policies…

Last spring I joined members of the Literacy Improves Future Endeavors (LIFE) task force in promoting a number of recommendations for policies to help our schools teach young kids how…

Thank you to the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, sponsors and everyone who braved the fog to attend the legislative breakfast on Friday. These events help us get a pulse…

Inside: Rules filed for firearm registration law The controversial gun ban law which I voted against last year covers a significant number of firearms and ammunition widely-owned in Illinois. It…

With the spring session getting started, House Republicans have renewed the call for ethics reform in Springfield. Illinois has seen too many public officials entangled in corruption for too many…

Even with the cold weather it is a busy time around the 71st District! On Friday we attended the Knox County Pork Producers’ annual meeting. Congratulations to Keith Erickson on…

Inside: Slow start to 2024 spring session The General Assembly was back in Springfield this week to kick off the spring legislative session. As expected, there was very little action…

We celebrate Dr. King and the drive for civil rights and a better nation on this MLK Day. Some history of Dr. King’s visit to Springfield in 1965.