SPRINGFIELD – Legislation sponsored by State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) to better educate health care professionals about a rare but deadly condition was one of three Swanson-sponsored bills signed into…

On Saturday my day started out early helping to set up for the Galesburg NAACP picnic and backpack distribution. Because the day started early for many, and once the grills…

Over the weekend we attended Veterans Day events at the Illinois State Fair. Speakers were Director Jerry Costello of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, former State Representative and 82nd Airborne…

Inside: Three Swanson bills signed into law This spring I was proud to have the House and Senate pass six bills which I sponsored. A few days ago, three of…

A reminder: soon the yellow school buses will be out on our roads picking up America’s future leaders: doctors, teachers, carpenters, farmers – you fill in the blank. If you…

We recently attended the homemade ice cream social at Gerlaw Church. Along with the ice cream was a large selection of pies and other desert items. Thank you to the…

On this day we recognize National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, which commemorates the cease-fire of the Korean War in 1953. Today, we acknowledge the bravery of those who served…

This week I attended the monthly breakfast at the American Legion in Macomb. Always a full selection of breakfast food served and prepared by veterans. The rain did not keep…

Friday I toured the Galesburg Sanitary District site west of Galesburg. Superintendent Marshall Schrader and I toured and talked about the history of the district. The original equipment still in…

A few days ago Rep. Norine Hammond and I attended the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District Annual Meeting. Part of the activities included a demonstration and education about…