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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
This is National Small Business Week

Monday, May 1, 2023
Memorial unveiled for Deputy Nick Weist

This weekend was the one year anniversary of the death of Knox County Deputy Sheriff Nicholas Weist. We attended the dedication and this monument was revealed in front of the…


Friday, April 28, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s April 28 Capitol News Update

Inside: Local students were House pages for a day Lyme disease bill passes committee Spinal Muscular Atrophy Awareness Month More news Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You…


Thursday, April 27, 2023
Illinois National Guard to Commemorate 300 years of service with full day of events in Springfield

The Illinois National Guard will commemorate its 300th birthday in the state capital May 6. The Illinois National Guard turns 300 years old on May 9 and is celebrating by…


Wednesday, April 26, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Swanson recognizes state champion Moline Maroons basketball team

State Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) joined in the tribute to the Class 4A state champion Moline Maroons boys basketball team at the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Swanson’s Capitol News Update

Inside: Busy weeks ahead Legislation for veteran death benefits passes Fire Protection District bills pass House honors Knox County Deputy Weist Thank you for subscribing to my e-mail newsletter. You…


Thursday, April 20, 2023
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Monday, April 3, 2023
Aledo 5th grader is Illinois House ‘Page for a Day’

SPRINGFIELD – Abigail Struble, a home-school 5th grader from Aledo, served as a ‘Page for a Day’ in the Illinois House of Representatives Wednesday. She was the guest of State…


Thursday, March 30, 2023
Illinois House adopts resolution honoring Knox County Deputy Nick Weist

Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) spoke on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on House Joint Resolution 17, legislation to designate a section of U.S. Route 150 from Galesburg…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rep. Swanson recognizes Vietnam Veterans

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) offered remarks Wednesday as part of the Illinois House of Representatives’ commemoration of Vietnam War Veterans Day.