Illinois District 71 State Representative Dan Swanson
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Recent News About Illinois District 71 State Representative Dan Swanson
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Illinois DMV facilities extend weekday and Saturday hours
Beginning this week, Illinois DMV locations will be open to customers Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., starting half an hour earlier than the previous hours of 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Facilities that offer services on Saturday will also change their hours from 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.-Noon on Saturdays.
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Federal disaster declaration approved for Henry County after July derecho
At least three tornadoes touched down in Henry County during the derecho, two of which were in the Kewanee area.
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Representative Dan Swanson updates on farm safety week and Madigan-related corruption trial
Representative Dan Swanson’s September 20 Capitol News Update covers a range of topics, from farm safety to legal proceedings and community events.
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Farm Safety Week underscores dangers in agriculture
This week marks Farm Safety Week, a time dedicated to emphasizing the importance of safety on farms in Illinois, which involves one of the most crucial yet hazardous occupations in the state.
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Illinois state trooper injured in Scott’s Law crash
Illinois state law mandates that motorists move over or slow down when they see an emergency vehicle on the roadside with its lights activated. The legislation, known as "Scott's Law," was enacted in memory of Scott Gillen, a Chicago firefighter who was killed by a drunk driver while responding to an accident on the side of an expressway.
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Annual Farmer’s Breakfast held at Monmouth American Legion
This weekend marked the Annual Farmer’s Breakfast at the Monmouth American Legion and Ag Roundtable. The event, supported by Vanessa Wetterling, WRAM radio, and various sponsors, brought together community members to discuss agricultural issues.
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling against partisan election overhaul
Representative Dan Swanson has announced a Senior and Veterans Fair to be held on Monday in Macomb. The event, organized in collaboration with State Representative Norine Hammond, Spoon River College Community Outreach, Western Illinois Home Health Care, and McDonough District Hospital, will take place at the Spoon River College Community Center from 9 a.m. to noon. It will feature free health screenings and information from senior service agencies at various levels of government.
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Senior and veterans' fair scheduled for Monday in Macomb
A free senior and veterans' fair will be held in Macomb on Monday morning. The event, organized by State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb, Spoon River College Community Outreach, Western Illinois Home Health Care, and McDonough District Hospital, aims to provide valuable information and resources for seniors and veterans.
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Senior and veterans fair scheduled for September 9 in Macomb
A free senior and veterans fair is scheduled to take place in Macomb on Monday, September 9. State Representative Norine Hammond of Macomb, Western Illinois Home Health Care, and McDonough District Hospital are organizing the event at the Spoon River College Community Center, located at 2500 E. Jackson Street in Macomb. The fair will run from 9 a.m. until noon.
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Tips for staying safe during extreme heat in Illinois
Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:
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Swanson marks 100 years of family history at Illinois Capitol
State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) recently showcased a photo book belonging to his grandfather, who served as a page in the Illinois State Senate over 100 years ago.
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Sheriff warns of new danger from SAFE-T Act; senior fair set for September
Representative Dan Swanson has provided an update on recent activities and events in his August 23 Capitol News Update.
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Scam prevention seminar scheduled tomorrow in Alpha
Tomorrow morning, a scam prevention seminar will be hosted in Alpha by Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
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State Fire Marshal opens applications for small equipment grants
The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal has announced that it is now accepting applications for small equipment grants. This initiative aims to assist fire departments across Illinois in acquiring essential firefighting and ambulance support equipment.
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Scam avoidance seminar scheduled in Alpha
WOODHULL – In response to the increasing number of scams targeting local residents, State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is collaborating with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois, local sheriffs, and the Illinois Attorney General’s office to host a seminar on scam avoidance.
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Rep Dan Swanson announces scam prevention seminar with state officials
Representative Dan Swanson has announced a scam prevention seminar in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The event will take place on Tuesday, August 20, at the Oxford American Legion in Alpha from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. "To raise awareness of these scams and how to avoid them," Swanson stated, "I will be joining with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the office of the Illinois Attorney General to present a scam prevention seminar next month." The seminar aims to educate attendees on various financial...
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Scam prevention seminar scheduled for August 20 in Alpha
A scam prevention seminar will be held on Tuesday, August 20, in collaboration with Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois and the Illinois Attorney General’s office. The event aims to raise awareness about financial scams and provide strategies for avoiding them.
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Community events draw crowds across Galesburg district
Saturday was a busy day across the district, from Galesburg to Kewanee and Knoxville.
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Hemp research open house held at University of Illinois
Rep. Swanson attended and addressed the 2024 Hemp Research Open House at the University of Illinois College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. Rep. Swanson spoke about legislation that has helped restart hemp farming in Illinois in recent years, and also about his family’s participation in supplying hemp for the military to support the war effort during World War II.
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Researchers explore CornBox innovations in Illinois
Illinois researchers are using the CornBox to conduct experiments on corn's response to nitrogen fertilizer, connecting living plants with sensors and imaging.