For National Cookie Day, I want to give a quick shoutout to one of my favorite places to buy cookies, cakes, cinnamon rolls, breads, and pies (especially for the holidays…

Happy #NOFOFriday! A “NOFO,” or Notice of Funding Opportunity, is a formal notice the State of Illinois issues to announce grant opportunities. Every Friday, I’m going to highlight a new…

Due to a staffing conflict, the Kewanee Office will not be staffed this Friday, December 1. Normal operating hours for the Kewanee Office will resume Monday, December 4. We will…

Giving Tuesday is a global movement that inspires people to do good. Today is a reminder that we can all be generous in our communities and one small act can…

Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support our local small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, I would like to recognize Good’s Furniture…

This week is for remembering all we are thankful for. For me, family is at the top of the list. My brother, his wife, and two boys are visiting from…

State Senator Neil Anderson (IL-47) and State Representative Travis Weaver (IL-93) are excited to announce the opening of their new office in Kewanee. The Kewanee Office is located inside the…

Today is National Substitute Educators Day, and I would like to recognize all of our substitute teachers for their dedication to our children. Substitute teachers play a critical role in…

I am very disappointed that the Invest in Kids Act scholarship program will be ending after this year. We had a chance to extend the program during the recent Veto…

Thanks to all who came out to our Hanna City Town Hall last night! We had an awesome crowd with great questions. When I was elected, I set a goal…