The village and township of Broadwell sent two of its native sons to the Illinois General Assembly during the late twentieth century. John R. ("Jack") Lauer served as state representative from 1973 to 1978, and Robert F. ("Bob") Olson served as state representative from 1986 to 1994. Both men farmed locally for many years.
The village and township of Broadwell sent two of its native sons to the Illinois General Assembly during the late twentieth century. John R ("Jack") Lauer served as state representative from 1973 to 1978, and Robert F ("Bob") Olson served as state representative from 1986 to 1994. Both men farmed locally for many years