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,…

Swanson pointed out that Deputy Weist was off duty at the time of the incident. “He was heading home; he was actually in Henry County. He lived in Viola; he…

Yesterday we wrapped up our Farmland Assessment Seminar at Knox County Farm Bureau hosted by Knox and Mercer County Farm Bureau. We then traveled to Lavender Crest hosted by Henry…

We had a nice time visiting with the campers out at Lake Storey, for Heritage Days this weekend. Saturday evening, after a great rib-eye meal at the Warren County Fairgrounds…

There will be four meetings spread over two days. 1 p.m. Monday August 21 – Spoon River College Community Outreach Center, 2500 E. Jackson, Macomb 3 p.m. Monday August 21…

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is hosting an Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Day on August 19th at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. This will start at 9am under the pavilion closest to…

WOODHULL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has announced that he will be joining forces with our local Farm Bureau offices to host a series of Farmland Assessment Seminars throughout…