Lincoln’s Challenge Academy: Over the last 30 years, Lincoln’s Challenge Academy has helped 16,000 young men and women find a path to success. If you know a young person struggling…

Congratulations Clover Township Fire Protection District on 75 years! Rep. Swanson presented Chief McDowell House Resolution 324 congratulating Clover Fire Protection District for 75 years. Thank you to the men…

Mark your calendars for Illinois Free Fishing Days taking place June 16-19 this year. Illinois anglers can fish without a license during this time, coinciding with the Father’s Day weekend….

Today is the 79th anniversary of remembering and honoring the heroics of so many brave men and women. D-Day was the name given to the June 6, 1944, invasion of…

The Illinois State Police Merit Board is processing applications for a Traditional Cadet Class, and a Fast Track Class. Both classes are tentatively scheduled to begin in April 2024. Visit…

Inside: $50 billion budget passes in the middle of the night Lots of new spending, even with less revenue Some positive developments Missed opportunities Thank you for subscribing to my…

Today we pause to honor those who gave their lives for the freedoms and liberties which we all cherish. Thank you to all those who serve and to their loved…

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) voted No early Saturday morning on an unbalanced, $50 billion state budget which increased state spending even though revenue declined. “This budget relies…

House session extended Lyme disease bill passes unanimously Summer reading program now underway Memorial Day Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You can get more news and information…

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) presents House Resolution 195, declaring August 2023 as Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month in the state of Illinois.