The child is learning academic skills while helping others.

The child is learning academic skills while helping others.

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 remittances are for the early graduation expenses.

The remittances are for the early graduation expenses.

His heroism, patriotism and service to the country are something we all need to see as a role model.

His heroism, patriotism and service to the country are something we all need to see as a role model.

A coach is only as good as his players are, I think. They had a goal and they really have read more

A coach is only as good as his players are, I think. They had a goal and they really have stuck with it. They deserve to be here.

We're trying to be responsible in our management of the Greenway. Everybody wants to save every tree possible, and so read more

We're trying to be responsible in our management of the Greenway. Everybody wants to save every tree possible, and so do I.

The wages, benefits and pensions are not going to be as lucrative. We know that. But what they've put on read more

The wages, benefits and pensions are not going to be as lucrative. We know that. But what they've put on the table is not acceptable.

A lot of it is the seat-of-your-pants-type thing and a lot of faith and trust in people.

A lot of it is the seat-of-your-pants-type thing and a lot of faith and trust in people.

The worst thing right now is the weather. Every time we try to have something, there is a storm. How read more

The worst thing right now is the weather. Every time we try to have something, there is a storm. How can you go to Phoenix and have a storm? Usually, you have to take tents to try and keep from burning up.