Inside: Much more news to come At the time of this writing, the House was approaching the conclusion of the spring session, but several important issues were still unresolved. The…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke about America’s fallen heroes as part of the commemoration of Memorial Day 2025 in the Illinois House of Representatives. Swanson detailed the role of…

We had a great Memorial Day! I spoke at the Orion Memorial Day Service. The Orion Community Band performed and sounded great. Sofia Alleruzo, an Orion 5th grader, did an…

Memorial Day is more than a long weekend, it’s a day of remembrance for those who gave their lives in service to the United States. Their sacrifice paved the way…

Inside: Budget deadline approaches, revenue still running short Five years ago, the Illinois state budget was $40 billion. Last year the state set a new spending record of $53 billion,…

Mark your calendar for Wednesday June 18, when I will be once again joining Seminary Village for our annual Senior and Veterans Fair. We will have a new location this…

This weekend was the Galesburg FFA Annual Banquet. For only their second year after a long pause the FFA members participated and competed in many FFA events. A great experience…

On Armed Forces Day, we express our appreciation for the men and women in uniform. Their dedication to service protects our freedoms. This day is about honoring their contributions and…

Inside: Threat of $6 billion in new Illinois taxes Last week I told you about a report from the state’s fiscal watchdog agency warning of a shortfall in revenue to…

On my way home from Springfield last Friday, I attended the Western Illinois University ROTC Commissioning ceremony. Six of the twelve Cadets in the 2025 class were commissioned. The remaining…