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.

To give up the task of reforming society is to give up one's responsibility as a free man.

To give up the task of reforming society is to give up one's responsibility as a free man.

Bring your own boots, work gloves and dress for cold weather. It is going to get dirty out there.

Bring your own boots, work gloves and dress for cold weather. It is going to get dirty out there.

That's the way it's been all year. Every game, we find new ways to win. We're always finding something new read more

That's the way it's been all year. Every game, we find new ways to win. We're always finding something new and different.

It's special from the fact Sarah stuck with basketball, knowing she is not going to play a lot. I have read more

It's special from the fact Sarah stuck with basketball, knowing she is not going to play a lot. I have a lot of admiration for her.

It was a great win for Cliff. His opponent is a tough guy from a tough gym and is one read more

It was a great win for Cliff. His opponent is a tough guy from a tough gym and is one of the top fighters at that gym, but Cliff had the endurance. He had a lot of heart and persevered.

Long-term rates are below the federal fund rate. That tells you the Fed's too tight. The reason the 30-year Treasury read more

Long-term rates are below the federal fund rate. That tells you the Fed's too tight. The reason the 30-year Treasury is so low is because people are expecting an economic slowdown, and that's not going to be good for earnings.

There seems to be a strong consensus that the Fed isn't going to do anything.

There seems to be a strong consensus that the Fed isn't going to do anything.

There is always going to be competition to be better. Last year's team was senior-driven, this year we have the read more

There is always going to be competition to be better. Last year's team was senior-driven, this year we have the numbers with 20 seniors and many underclassmen that are going to play key roles.