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Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Protect yourself from utility scams

You can protect yourself from utility scams this holiday season by learning the warning signs and scam tactics fraudsters use.  Find out more here.


Tuesday, November 19, 2024
USDA issues disaster declaration for Henry County due to July derecho

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a disaster declaration for Illinois counties hit by the derecho in mid-July, specifically Marshall, Putnam, and Henry counties. This designation allows impacted farmers…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Survey collecting opinions on the state’s Veterans programs

Illinois legislators consider a multitude of laws and programs to impact the lives of Veterans and their families, as well as providing oversight of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs….


Friday, November 15, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s November 15 Capitol News Update

Inside: Honoring Civil War heroes from Galesburg I was proud to present legislation in the House of Representatives this week to honor twelve heroes from Galesburg who fought for freedom…


Thursday, November 14, 2024
Orion 9th grader is House Page for a Day

SPRINGFIELD – Evelyn Wilbur, a 9th grader at Orion High School, was a Page for a day in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday. She was the guest of…


Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Swanson honors Civil War heroes from Galesburg

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) was joined by a group of leaders from Galesburg to present a resolution in the Illinois House on Tuesday honoring twelve Galesburg soldiers who fought…


Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A busy Veterans Day

I started out talking on WGIL about the 12 African American soldiers from Galesburg who fought with the 54th Massachusetts Regiment in the Civil War. Afterwards I traveled to Sherrard…


Saturday, November 9, 2024
Thank a Veteran

On this Veterans Day weekend we say thank you to all of those who have worn the uniform and served in our nation’s Armed Forces, as we also remember those…


Wednesday, November 6, 2024
November is Military Family Month

Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the strength and sacrifice of military families. Thank you for all that you do to keep our nation strong! 


Monday, November 4, 2024
Remember to vote by 7 p.m. Tuesday

Election Day is tomorrow, and it is important that you take the time to exercise your right to vote. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. until 7 p.m. Election…