Everybody makes his path differently.

Everybody makes his path differently.

Volumes so far are low and I believe we will end (the day) in the black.

Volumes so far are low and I believe we will end (the day) in the black.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

I'm proud of paying taxes. The only thing is--I could be just as proud for half the money.

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.

Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.

Life is a great big canvas; throw all the paint you can at it.

Automakers are still cheap relative to their earnings outlook.

Automakers are still cheap relative to their earnings outlook.

We came back from Saturday's loss and we were better against Grand Rapids and grinded out a win.

We came back from Saturday's loss and we were better against Grand Rapids and grinded out a win.

After five up weeks, it's ok to have a week like this.

After five up weeks, it's ok to have a week like this.

It's the best one yet - it's the fourth and it means a lot.

It's the best one yet - it's the fourth and it means a lot.