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…

Inside: Federal prosecutors seek nearly 6-year sentence for Madigan confidant Earlier this summer the former Speaker of the Illinois House, Mike Madigan, was sentenced to more than seven years in…

It was a busy day! We started out cooking serving breakfast at Camp Summit to quad city area 70 Jr High girls and counselors from Youth Hope. I made a…

Summer is a great season in our 71st District. There is always something going on! Last Wednesday night into Thursday morning we enjoyed the Knox County Fair, which has a…