State Representative Wayne Rosenthal
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Retired Brigadier General Wayne Rosenthal graduated from Morrisonville High School and attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville for three years before joining the Illinois Air National Guard/United States Air Force to complete Navigator flight training. He completed flight training as a distinguished graduate and received the Husik Memorial Trophy for the #1 aviator in the class. Wayne then completed F-4 Phantom Combat Crew training before returning to Springfield to attend Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois-Springfield) to earn a B.A. He is also a graduate of the USAF Fighter Weapons Instructor Course and accumulated over 3,000 hours in the F-4 Phantom. Wayne farms with his three sons and has utilized no-till practices since 1990. They have replanted trees on all farmland prone to flooding, established three wetlands, and planted all marginal areas to native grasses and pollinator plants.
09/18/2026
Happy birthday to the United States Air Force! For 79 years, the Air Force has bravely defended our nation. Thank you to all our Airmen.
09/17/2026
Today we celebrate America’s greatest document, the founding principles of our amazing nation, and the citizens who make our country so incredible. Happy Constitution and Citizenship Day!
09/16/2026
I recently attended the Midwestern Legislative Conference in St. Paul, MN with Leader Norrine Hammond and Rep. Bradley Fritts. It gave me the opportunity to hear from legislators, agricultural leaders, and rural development experts from across the Midwest about challenges many of our communities share. I especially appreciated the Agriculture and Rural Affairs discussions on strengthening rural economies, supporting our farmers, improving soil and water conservation, and ensuring rural communities have the resources they need to thrive. As a farmer, these are issues that hit close to home, and it was valuable to hear what other states are doing and consider ideas that could benefit Illinois.
09/11/2026
As we reflect on that day, we honor the 2,977 lives lost—innocent men, women, and children who had no idea their lives would be cut short. They came from all walks of life—business professionals, first responders, and everyday citizens just going about their daily lives. In the face of terror, they became symbols of the devastating cost of hatred but also of the remarkable love that can rise in the aftermath of tragedy.
09/07/2026
Wishing all a wonderful Labor Day as we honor the grit, strength, and ingenuity of American workers.
09/04/2026
For those of you who may be traveling to my district office or bringing a group to the Capitol Complex, the renovations are expected to take longer than expected.
Illinois Capitol renovations 'a few months behind,' set to wrap up this winter Illinois Capitol renovations are running behind schedule but remain within the project's $350 million budget.
09/02/2026
On this day in 1945, formal surrender documents were signed aboard the USS Missouri, marking the end to WWII. We now recognize V-J Day as a reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation.
08/29/2026
REMINDER: VOTE for Carlinville in the Hallmark "Merriest Christmas Town" contest.
08/28/2026
Looking for seasonal work this winter? IDOT is now accepting applications for its Winter Seasonal Employment Program, with temporary positions helping maintain roads and respond to winter weather across Illinois. Applicants must have a Class A or B CDL with an X or N endorsement. Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply and receive preference points for this position.
Learn more about available positions and how to apply:
https://idot.illinois.gov/careers/seasonal-employment.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawT9H19wZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMThTcW14NVBQNGJGMmpDVVhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEePmnHNdu98MdEAzoMGzMvanu1h17J1uA1YWJSFfRut6Z0mp4GyjsSohGww6k_aem_dMgK1Qrvic3Do9ND6O_9Nw
08/25/2026
Congratulations to Carlinville for being selected one of 25 towns across the country competing to be named Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town, with the winning town becoming the filming location for a future Hallmark Christmas movie. Vote for Carlinville once every day through September 4 here:
https://merriestchristmastownscontest.hallmarkchannel.com/vote/06
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