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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
November is Military Family Month

National Military Family Month is a time for us to honor the sacrifices made by all military families who support those serving in our Armed Forces. Thank you to military…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Happy Halloween!

Wishing all a safe and happy Halloween today! Here are some steps you can take to keep your trick-or-treaters safe out there tonight.


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Kewanee sisters are House Pages for a Day

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed sisters Traidan and Daci Hier of Kewanee as Pages for a Day in the Illinois House of Representatives this week. “It is…


Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Red Ribbon Week is October 23-31

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s October 20 Capitol News Update

Representative Dan Swanson’s Capitol News Update Inside: Lyme disease task force working to educate Illinoisans about treatment and prevention Lyme disease is a serious and often misunderstood illness that can…


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Thank you Chambers of Commerce!

Thank you to all our local Chambers of Commerce on this Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day for your work lifting up our business communities and growing our local…


Monday, October 16, 2023
This is National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
National Farmer’s Day

National Farmer’s Day is a special day set aside to appreciate the hardworking men and women who feed and fuel our world. Thank you to farmers for your dedication to…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Drones not allowed in Illinois hunts

State officials are reminding Illinois hunters that it is illegal to use drones for hunting or the recovery of wildlife. Using technology during hunts is not new. Illinois’ drone prohibition…


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
This is Fire Prevention Week

This year’s Fire Prevention Week is focused on cooking safety. Cooking fires are the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Prevent these dangers in your home with…