I want to wish everyone a very happy 4th of July as we mark our nation’s 247th birthday! There are many exciting festivities going on around the area. Please remember…

The last couple of days I have met some wonderful community leaders, Ameren employees and Emergency service personnel. Starting Friday through Saturday my travels took me to Roseville, Macomb, Bardolph…

Inside: New laws on July 1 Estate tax putting family farms at risk Awaiting court rulings on 2nd Amendment, SAFE-T Act Celebrating Independence Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail…

As a general rule, consumer fireworks are not legal in Illinois. The Pyrotechnic Use Act, passed in 1942, bans the sale, possession and use of all consumer fireworks. These items…

Some images from breakfast with the North Henderson Fire Department over the weekend.

Army Sustainment Command sponsored the Army’s 248th Birthday at the Quad Cities Riverfront Convention Center. Lieutenant General Steven W. Gilland, 61st Superintendent, United States Military Academy AND a 1986 Sherrard…

Nearly 70,000 families own and operate 96 percent of the farms in Illinois, and all of these families are faced with questions when it comes to succession or transition plans…

Inside: State budget signed Constitutional challenges only to be heard in Chicago & Springfield Ransomware attack on state government Clover Township FPD celebrates 75 years Thank you for subscribing to…

The United States Army celebrates its 248th birthday Wednesday, commemorating its June 14, 1775, inception. Today is also Flag Day. The oldest of the six military branches was founded as…