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.

Where the flag of truth waves unfurled, there you will find superstition waiting in ambush.

Where the flag of truth waves unfurled, there you will find superstition waiting in ambush.

For two days, George (Karl) has been constantly stressing that this is a team that we'll be playing against. We read more

For two days, George (Karl) has been constantly stressing that this is a team that we'll be playing against. We kind of wanted to make a statement that if we play you in the playoffs, this is what you're going to see.

There's a real risk that this motion could succeed ... and we need to deal with it.

There's a real risk that this motion could succeed ... and we need to deal with it.

Basketball was my favorite. Probably because I was better at it. It came more naturally for me than the other read more

Basketball was my favorite. Probably because I was better at it. It came more naturally for me than the other sports.

You can fool some of the people some of the time and all of the people some of the time, read more

You can fool some of the people some of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you can't fool all of the people all of the time.

This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such read more

This survey highlights the importance that brands play within many aspects of our lives, and reveals some interesting trends, such as the dominance of technology and Internet-based brands. Companies that take a proactive approach to managing their brands are in a much better position to earn respect from their customers, as exemplified by the top-ranked brands on the list.

These kids are so desperate for the dream that almost nothing will deter them. Most of the time, they will read more

These kids are so desperate for the dream that almost nothing will deter them. Most of the time, they will follow blindly.

The thing about this group is, when you look at them individually, there is no 'stunning' talent. But when they read more

The thing about this group is, when you look at them individually, there is no 'stunning' talent. But when they get together as a group, they're far more impressive. That's the power that this group has.