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REMARKS with REPUBLICANS Interview Overview: Colin’s Conversation with Josh Higgins
In this episode of Remarks with Republicans , Colin sat down with Josh Higgins—Air Force veteran, school board member, and candidate for Illinois’ 94th House District—for a candid and energetic conversation about his campaign and vision for western Illinois. Colin’s questions highlighted the topics voters are most curious about, including: Josh’s background and motivation for stepping into the race How his Air Force experience shaped his approach to leadership and public se
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Remarks with Republicans: Brad Beekman — A Life of Service and Community Focus
This episode of Remarks with Republicans features Brad Beekman , retired Illinois State Police Master Sergeant and candidate for the 36th State Senate District . Colin sat down with Brad to talk about his transition from public safety to public service, and how his experiences have shaped the way he approaches leadership. Background and Career Brad Beekman spent more than two decades with the Illinois State Police, dedicating his career to protecting Illinois families and ma
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Oct 182 min read


Remarks with Republicans: Dillan Vancil
This week on Remarks with Republicans , Colin sits down with Dillan Vancil , a west-central Illinois small business owner and community...
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Oct 121 min read


🍂 Hancock County Republican Fall Banquet Recap
It was a wonderful evening on Sunday, October 5th, 2025 , as more than 150 guests gathered for the Hancock County Republican Fall...
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Oct 101 min read
🎵 Fall Banquet Fun: What’s Your Walk-Up Song?
At this year’s Hancock County Republican Fall Banquet , we decided to have a little fun and asked attendees: “If you had a walk-up song...
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Oct 71 min read
Interview Spotlight: Jordan Hawes
We recently had the opportunity to sit down with Jordan Hawes , a dedicated community member and candidate for Hancock County Sheriff....
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Aug 301 min read
Spotlight Interview: Keara Weber
Recently, Keara Weber , Hancock County Circuit Clerk, had the opportunity to share her story, her work, and her vision for the future in...
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Aug 161 min read
Sitting Down with Senator Neil Anderson
I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Illinois State Senator Neil Anderson for an in-depth conversation as part of my Remarks...
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Aug 161 min read
Episode 5: A Conversation with Rhonda Belford
In this episode of Remarks with Republicans , I had the privilege of sitting down with Rhonda Belford , Illinois’ Republican National...
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Aug 101 min read
🎙 Episode 4 – A Conversation with Norine Hammond, Illinois State Representative
By CM Webz Productions – Colin Weber In Episode 4 of Remarks with Republicans , I sat down with Norine Hammond , Illinois State...
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Aug 91 min read
🎙 Episode 3 – A Conversation with Shannon Kissinger, Candidate for Hancock County Treasurer
By CM Webz Productions – Colin Weber In this episode of Remarks with Republicans , I sat down with Shannon Kissinger , a candidate for...
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Aug 91 min read
🎙 Episode 2 – A Conversation with Josh Smith, Candidate for Hancock County Sheriff
By CM Webz Productions – Colin Weber In Episode 2 of Remarks with Republicans , I sat down with Josh Smith , a candidate for Hancock...
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Aug 91 min read
🎓 Rural Schools and the Challenges They Face
In many rural communities across America, the local school isn’t just a place for learning — it’s the heart of the town. In Hancock...
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Aug 92 min read


Launching Remarks with Republicans – A New Kind of Political Conversation
Today marks the start of a project I’ve been dreaming about for a while — the very first episode of Remarks with Republicans . This...
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Aug 91 min read
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