Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…

High temperatures are expected across Illinois all this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If…

Inside: Veto session comes to an end, little action on major issues The House met this week for the final days of the fall veto session, and the results were…

Inside: New legislation would address humanitarian crisis affecting Illinois In recent months Illinois has found that it is no longer immune from the humanitarian crisis at the southern border. Six…

Representative Dan Swanson’s Capitol News Update Inside: Lyme disease task force working to educate Illinoisans about treatment and prevention Lyme disease is a serious and often misunderstood illness that can…

Inside: Suspects arrested with 5000 pounds of marijuana, released due to SAFE-T Act Two weeks ago state troopers pulled over a vehicle on Interstate 80 near Geneseo; just outside our…

Inside: Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail Almost three years ago, in the closing minutes of session, legislation was rushed through the House and Senate to eliminate cash…

Inside: Highway dedicated in honor of Deputy Nick Weist In a solemn ceremony attended by family, law enforcement and community members outside AlWood elementary school, a section of U.S. Highway…

Dozens of law officers, first responders, town folk, and others gathered on the front lawn of AlWood Elementary School in Alpha on Saturday. They were there to dedicate a roughly…

Inside: Lyme disease bill signed into law This spring I sponsored a bill, SB 1803, which would help continue the fight against Lyme disease. The bill passed both houses unanimously,…