Chambana Sun

Illinois state Rep. Thomas Bennett (R-Gibson City) visited a middle school as he prepares to run uncontested during the Nov. 8 general election.

“Big thank you to Ms. Cheri Ogg for the opportunity to speak to about 120 students at the Eureka Middle School,” he said on Facebook recently. “Focused on branches of state/federal government, role of an Illinois State Representative, developing bills into laws and the need for everyone to understand the issues before voting.”

Bennett has been busy since the legislative session ended. He enjoyed Milford's Oktoberfest event, praising the organizers.

“Milford was celebrating Milford Octoberfest Saturday!” he said in an Oct. 5 Facebook post. “Beautiful weather! Hope you had the chance to play some bingo, talk with vendors and have some family fun. Live music. Great food! Face painting. Thank you to all the organizers!”

Bennett also visited the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant.

"Thank you for the opportunity for a tour of the Dresden Nuclear Power Plant and a discussion about current and future energy needs for Illinois!" he said in a Kankakee Times report. "Very informative! Professional! Focus on safety and continual training! The needs/demands for energy are only going to increase and we must be looking ahead! Time very well spent!"

Bennett visited a farm near Dwight to view wetland construction.

“Glad to visit Wes Lehman’s farm near Dwight to see the construction of wetlands that will help improve the quality of water by removing nitrogen, phosphates and other substances,” he said on Facebook, quoted by the Times. Bennett voted against House Bill 3125, which requires future homes and commercial buildings to be electric car-friendly and have parking lots be converted into charging stations.