There's a lot of people's jobs and lives and economic well-being depending on moving water through the delta in an read more

There's a lot of people's jobs and lives and economic well-being depending on moving water through the delta in an ecologically sound manner. It's hard to imagine a more important issue.

Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.

Only a man's character is the real criterion of worth.

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.

His confidence level is much, much higher.

His confidence level is much, much higher.

This is the nuclear option. Actually, the nuclear option would be shutting down the plant. This is the neutron bomb.

This is the nuclear option. Actually, the nuclear option would be shutting down the plant. This is the neutron bomb.

I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?

I think fish is nice, but then I think that rain is wet, so who am I to judge?

He played his best game for us. This is a big win for us. They're worth a ton of Heal read more

He played his best game for us. This is a big win for us. They're worth a ton of Heal points.

Right now there is no sense of urgency and no accountability. When we tell people that they are planning for read more

Right now there is no sense of urgency and no accountability. When we tell people that they are planning for the evacuation of only 20 percent of the people, they sign the petition right away.

The government must speak for you, and the nation, which are the same. That is the law.

The government must speak for you, and the nation, which are the same. That is the law.