Inside: Federal prosecutors seek nearly 6-year sentence for Madigan confidant Earlier this summer the former Speaker of the Illinois House, Mike Madigan, was sentenced to more than seven years in…

It was a busy day! We started out cooking serving breakfast at Camp Summit to quad city area 70 Jr High girls and counselors from Youth Hope. I made a…

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…