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Thursday, July 10, 2025
Summer reading program deadline coming soon

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,…


Monday, July 7, 2025
Breakfast at the American Legion

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…


Friday, July 4, 2025
Happy Independence Day!

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…


Thursday, July 3, 2025
Representative Dan Swanson’s July 3 Capitol News Update

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…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Visit to Quincy Veterans Home

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….


Thursday, June 26, 2025
IDNR, state fire marshal urge fireworks safety this Fourth of July

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…


Wednesday, June 25, 2025
Thank you Galesburg Rotary

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…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Recognizing Col. McCormick at Cantigny

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,…


Friday, June 20, 2025
Representative Dan Swanson’s June 20 Capitol News Update

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…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Reminder: Senior and Veterans Fair tomorrow in Galesburg

I will once again be joining with Seminary Village for our annual Senior and Veterans Fair on Wednesday June 18 in Galesburg. We have a new location this year: The…