SPRINGFIELD – Lia Barraza Sloan of Galesburg served as a Page for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Tuesday. She was the guest of State Representative Dan…

Now that spring is finally here, many of us are spending much more time outdoors enjoying the nice weather. But with that extra time outdoors comes the danger of encountering…

Inside: House, Senate Republicans file legislation to reform SAFE-T Act House Republican Leader Tony McCombie and Senate Republican Leader John Curran have introduced identical legislation in the House and Senate…

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…