State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presented a resolution in the Illinois House declaring this week to be Read With Your Child Week in the state of Illinois to encourage youth…

Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) honors Sergeant First Class Kyle Wehrly with a House Joint Resolution designating a portion of U.S. Highway 150 within the Galesburg city limits as the SFC…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) made comments in the Illinois House of Representatives marking Bacon Day and the importance of pork producers – who contribute over $13 billion to the…

Inside: ‘Megaprojects bill’ passes House The House has passed House Bill 910, known as the ‘Megaprojects bill’ which would, among other things, offer incentives to help the Chicago Bears build…

This weekend I attended the Illinois Special Olympics competition at Galesburg High School. The Special Olympics opening ceremony and lighting of the Olympic torch is always a highlight.  I have…

Inside: Voting No on Constitutional amendment for partisan gerrymandering This week I voted against a proposed Constitutional amendment which would enshrine partisan gerrymandering in the state Constitution. Illinoisans are living…

On Thursday evening we will be hosting the 4th annual Autism Awareness Event at the Galesburg Public Library. There will be people on hand to help answer your questions and provide…

Last week was a busy week in Springfield. Friday was third reading deadline which means all bills must get passed through the House before moving to the Senate. Some of…

Inside: Calling for property tax relief In the coming weeks many Illinoisans will be seeing their property tax bills arrive in the mailbox. And just like in years past, we…

Rep. Swanson, who said he was “pushed quite hard” by McMahill to help organize the event, said the goal is simple. “It’s about bringing awareness and helping people understand that…