I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, read more

I spent over five years fighting crime for the Secretary of State Police on the streets of East St. Louis, earning both a lifesaving award and the Secretary of State's Medal of Honor during that time. We like to think that Macoupin County is safe from the problems of the big city, but unfortunately, violent crimes and methamphetamine production are on the rise in rural areas. My experience working in St. Clair and Madison counties will better able me to confront methamphetamine production and violent crime head-on while still understanding the rural needs of Macoupin County.

The key issues in our area are education, education and education, ... I would hope and expect any congressional candidate read more

The key issues in our area are education, education and education, ... I would hope and expect any congressional candidate would come to focus on those issues ? focus on the things your constituents are concerned about.

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

He who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.

Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.

Our survey this year has definitely found improved profit levels emerging sooner rather than later, and this is very encouraging.

Deciding whether to trust or credit a person is always an uncertain task.

Deciding whether to trust or credit a person is always an uncertain task.

I wouldn't view this as the start of a weaker trend.

I wouldn't view this as the start of a weaker trend.

The puck hadn't been going in lately. I had to stick with it and stay positive. I'm glad I finally read more

The puck hadn't been going in lately. I had to stick with it and stay positive. I'm glad I finally got one in.

It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

It was a long time in the hot seat and I was hopeful that I might hold on,

Coach Pressler offered me his resignation earlier this afternoon, and I accepted it. I believe this is in the best read more

Coach Pressler offered me his resignation earlier this afternoon, and I accepted it. I believe this is in the best interests of the program, the department of athletics and the university.