We don't have the bats to let it rip. We have to have situational hitting.

We don't have the bats to let it rip. We have to have situational hitting.

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.

They're brought to us and we revitalize them because they've usually been traumatized by all of this. We then are read more

They're brought to us and we revitalize them because they've usually been traumatized by all of this. We then are involved in bringing this plant material, which is probably rare and endangered, back into circulation.

The president's most solemn responsibility is to protect the American people. He is committed to doing everything in his lawful read more

The president's most solemn responsibility is to protect the American people. He is committed to doing everything in his lawful power to prevent attack.

It's very painful. I'm trying to keep a smile and not think about it, but give (Socorro) credit. They played read more

It's very painful. I'm trying to keep a smile and not think about it, but give (Socorro) credit. They played hard.

I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people read more

I think it's important to take a break, you know, from the public eye for a while, and give people a chance to miss you. I want longevity. I don't want to get out there and run myself ragged and spread myself thin.

The game wasn't as close as the score would indicate. Cam had one of his worst games of the year. read more

The game wasn't as close as the score would indicate. Cam had one of his worst games of the year. I think he only faced something like 10 shots.

We've got a strong girls' team. I think we will be competitive in the WPIAL. We've got a group of read more

We've got a strong girls' team. I think we will be competitive in the WPIAL. We've got a group of juniors who are very talented. I think they are the strength of the team at this point.

When your child is missing, you're so aware that every minute counts. I know the issuing of the AMBER Alert read more

When your child is missing, you're so aware that every minute counts. I know the issuing of the AMBER Alert played a role in our daughter's safe return. It's better to have [the system] conceived and in place and working for us. So many people called us during those terrifying hours and wanted to help. The AMBER Alert system enables friends and even complete strangers to do that.