On Saturday morning, we went to Blackhawk ABATE chapter’s membership drive at Grease Monkey’s in Colona. After that we went to Woodhull Fun Fest and then the AlWood 1961 class…

Inside: Swanson legislation signed into law Agricultural disaster declared in our area Storm cleanup continues County fair season in full swing Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You…

The phone may ring more times than there are people in the town, but Alwood Pharmacy is leaving a nationwide mark in the pharmacy industry.  The neighborhood pharmacy has been…

Thank you to the Sherrard Fire Department for another successful fish fry. The food was excellent!

A new law passed by the General Assembly this year expands the ability for local police to utilize drones for public safety. I spoke in favor of this legislation because…

The last couple of days I have met some wonderful community leaders, Ameren employees and Emergency service personnel. Starting Friday through Saturday my travels took me to Roseville, Macomb, Bardolph…

Inside: New laws on July 1 Estate tax putting family farms at risk Awaiting court rulings on 2nd Amendment, SAFE-T Act Celebrating Independence Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail…

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…

Some images from breakfast with the North Henderson Fire Department over the weekend.

Army Sustainment Command sponsored the Army’s 248th Birthday at the Quad Cities Riverfront Convention Center. Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland, 61st Superintendent, United States Military Academy AND a 1986 Sherrard…