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Friday, June 30, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s June 30 Capitol News Update

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…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Fireworks Laws in Illinois and Safety Tips

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…


Monday, June 26, 2023
Breakfast with the North Henderson Fire Department

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


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Quad Cities celebrates Army’s 248th birthday

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…


Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Estate Tax continues to put future of family farms at risk

Nearly 70,000 families own and operate 96 percent of the farms in Illinois, and all of these families are faced with questions when it comes to succession or transition plans…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Happy Father’s Day!

Friday, June 16, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s June 16 Capitol News Update

Inside: State budget signed Constitutional challenges only to be heard in Chicago & Springfield Ransomware attack on state government Clover Township FPD celebrates 75 years Thank you for subscribing to…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Celebrating the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday

The United States Army celebrates its 248th birthday Wednesday, commemorating its June 14, 1775, inception. Today is also Flag Day. The oldest of the six military branches was founded as…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Illinois National Guard’s Lincoln’s ChalleNGe Academy Turns 30, Graduates 16,000th Cadet

Lincoln’s Challenge Academy: Over the last 30 years, Lincoln’s Challenge Academy has helped 16,000 young men and women find a path to success. If you know a young person struggling…


Monday, June 12, 2023
Clover Township Fire Protection District celebrates 75 years

Congratulations Clover Township Fire Protection District on 75 years! Rep. Swanson presented Chief McDowell House Resolution 324 congratulating Clover Fire Protection District for 75 years. Thank you to the men…