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Friday, June 21, 2024
Take Your Dog to Work Day

Take Your Dog to Work Day is a celebration of the relationship between canine pets and their owners. If your job is dog-friendly, be sure to bring them along for…


Thursday, June 20, 2024
American Eagle Day

June 20th is a day to honor our national symbol: the American Eagle. On American Eagle Day, learn more about the efforts to protect this endangered species.


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Celebrate Freedom!

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Stay Safe in the Extreme Heat!

High temperatures are expected across Illinois all this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If…


Sunday, June 16, 2024
Happy Fathers Day

Friday, June 14, 2024
Representative Dan Swanson’s June 14 Capitol News Update

Inside: Governor signs record spending spree into law Governor Pritzker has signed the largest-ever spending bill in Illinois history into law. The $53.1 billion spending spree passed the House at…


Thursday, June 13, 2024
Bad tick season likely ahead

Ticks are small but dangerous insects which lurk in tall grass and wooded areas and spread disease with their bites. Lyme disease is probably the most well-known of these illnesses,…


Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Veterans/Senior Fair coming up tomorrow

I am joining with Seminary Village in Galesburg to host a FREE Veteran/Senior Fair on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at the Galesburg Knights of Columbus, located at…


Monday, June 10, 2024
Men’s Health Week

Men’s Health Week is all about promoting men’s health and well-being through exercise, a balanced diet, and regular visits to the doctor. 


Friday, June 7, 2024
Illinois VFW’s Representative of the Year

It was my great honor this morning to attend the Joint Opening Session of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Illinois state convention in Springfield to receive their Representative…