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…

It is great to have so many local students interested in reading this summer! The deadline to turn in your entry forms for my summer reading program is next Friday,…

The East Moline Fire Department cooked up a great breakfast at the East Moline American Legion. Pancakes, sausage links, biscuits and gravy. There was a large crowd after the Firecracker…

Have a very happy and safe Independence Day! This year’s celebration of the 4th of July has a special significance, as it kicks off the year-long commemoration of our great…

Inside: House and Senate Republicans sue to stop unconstitutional tactic Members of the House and Senate Republican caucuses are calling on Governor Pritzker to veto Senate Bill 328, a bill…

Last week I visited the new Veterans Affairs housing and administration offices at the Quincy Veterans Home. It is a beautiful building built with the needs of the member first….

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) are reminding organizations and individuals sponsoring fireworks displays to keep safety top of mind and to be sure their vendors…

Last week I was honored to be one of nine honorees to be recognized by The Rotary Club of Galesburg. The honorees (left to right) also included Karrie Heartlein, Scott…

This weekend Tammy, my Mom and I drove to the Cantigny 1st Division Memorial and Museum at Wheaton. I recognized COL Robert McCormick’s contributions at the battle of Cantigny, France,…

Inside: Former Speaker Madigan sentenced to prison In the latest high-profile corruption case to rock Illinois state government, former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been sentenced to 7.5 years in…