Veterans honored at state fair with speakers and activities

Daniel Swanson, Illinois State Representative for 71st District | Official Website

By Rock Island Today Reports

Aug 11, 2025

Over the weekend, Veterans Day events took place at the Illinois State Fair. The event featured several speakers, including Director Jerry Costello of the Illinois Department of Agriculture, who is a former State Representative and served as an 82nd Airborne Soldier; Major General Daniel McDonough, Assistant Adjutant General; Director Terry Prince of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs; and Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Loren Easter, Program Director for military and veteran student services at the University of Illinois – Springfield.

Several military service organizations were present to speak with veterans attending the fair. Junior ROTC units also participated in a day-long competition.

Swanson, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2023 to represent the state's 71st House District, succeeding Donald L. Moffitt.

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