On December 1st, 1820, Vandalia was declared the capital of Illinois by an act of the General Assembly. State government would meet in Vandalia for 17 years before permanently relocating…

Take a moment today to remember the less fortunate in our communities.

Thanks to all who helped out with our ‘Readers Make Leaders’ family reading event on Saturday.

WOODHULL – State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and Birth to Five Illinois will be hosting a ‘Readers Make Leaders’ family literacy event this Saturday. “Teaching a child to read is…

Our rural areas and small towns depend on local health care workers to keep us healthy and to care for us in emergencies. Today we mark National Rural Health Day…

1 in 10 adults have diabetes and close to half are not diagnosed. World Diabetes Day is a good reminder to adopt and maintain healthy habits. Knowing your risk and…

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) welcomed students from Monmouth College to the House of Representatives chamber of the Illinois Capitol on Wednesday November 8, 2023

Thank you to our Veterans for their service and their sacrifice!