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Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hunters: beware of ticks

From the Illinois Lyme Association: Illinois deer hunting season has begun. Tick protection is very important when you’re heading out into the woods, and it’s equally as important when you…


Thursday, September 28, 2023
This is Fall Foliage Week

What better time to plan a fall road trip than during Fall Foliage Week! Discover the best places to find stunning fall foliage throughout Illinois with the Enjoy Illinois interactive…


Tuesday, September 26, 2023
The Caucus Blog: Rep. Swanson’s legacy of family farming and public service

Missing out on a family wedding or having to reschedule a Christmas dinner is nothing new for Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), a fifth-generation family farmer in rural Henry County. And whether it’s…


Monday, September 25, 2023
Watch out for farm equipment on roadways during harvest season

(WMBD) — As Illinois enters the fall harvest season, it’s important for drivers to be mindful of tractors and other heavy farm equipment on the roadways. The Illinois Department of…


Friday, September 22, 2023
Representative Dan Swanson’s September 22 Capitol News Update

Inside: Illinois becomes first state to eliminate cash bail Almost three years ago, in the closing minutes of session, legislation was rushed through the House and Senate to eliminate cash…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
Honor Flight returns from DC

Honor Flight #58 Sponsored by HyVee. It is such a moving experience to see the Veterans, when they return from DC!


Monday, September 18, 2023
This is National Farm Safety and Health Week

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. For this reason, the third week of September has been…


Thursday, September 14, 2023
Henry County SWCD water shocking

On Wednesday the Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District conducted a water shocking at Al DeCrane’s pond near Galva. It was a very interesting operation. The boat operator would…


Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Sherrard dedicates Veterans memorial

I spoke at the dedication ceremony for the Sherrard Veterans Memorial over the weekend. It was a great ceremony and tribute to area veterans. All of the community showed up,…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Remembering September 11