Joslin, IL… Quad-Cities-area legislators shared an update today about their continued efforts to assist impacted employees, mitigate industry interruptions, and spur plant repurposing following the Tyson Beef processing plant closure…

Saturday was a bit soggy, but I made it out to the 31st Annual Galesburg Heritage Days. It is always fun visiting with the re-enactors, enjoying some old fashion root…

Back in December 2025, I met Byron Baird, a local hero. Byron was a local farmer who enlisted in the Army to save fellow soldiers. Not in the infantry, medic,…

Inside: SUDEP bill signed The Governor has signed legislation I sponsored which would help Illinois patients learn more about the dangers of Sudden Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP). Senate Bill 2782…

Last week I attended the grand opening ribbon cutting at the new Knox County YMCA. The new indoor playground, youth center and outdoor wellness area provide great additions to all…

On Wednesday, July 29th Heritage Woods of Moline and I hosted a Veteran and Senior Fair at The Rock in Coal Valley. We hosted 56 exhibitors and over 250 visitors…

Don’t forget about the FREE veteran and senior fair which I am hosting along with Heritage Woods of Moline this Wednesday morning in Coal Valley. We will be at The…

We are having another great summer encouraging local students to read as part of my Read All About It: America 250 summer reading program! But the deadline to turn in your…

Inside: Another corruption scandal at the Capitol Just as state government started to move on from the conviction and sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on federal corruption…

I am partnering with Heritage Woods of Moline to host a Veterans & Senior Fair two weeks from today on Wednesday, July 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at…