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Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Thank you Illinois State Troopers!

Every day, Illinois State Troopers put on the uniform knowing they will face unpredictable challenges to keep others safe. Their work requires constant vigilance, quick decision-making, and a commitment to…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Doctors in legislative roles are creating a healthier Illinois

In Illinois, three physicians are bringing their medical expertise to the state legislature. State Representatives Paul Jacobs, Bill Hauter and Kevin Schmidt are proving that healing extends beyond the clinic,…


Saturday, March 29, 2025
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day is a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and passion of small business owners. These businesses are the heart of our communities and…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Scenes from this year’s March for Life

Some of the sights at the Capitol today during the 2025 March for Life


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Follow House floor action live this week

With the deadline now passed to get bills out of committee, the House will start hearing more bills on the floor. We are scheduled to be in session for four…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Visiting with homeschool freedom advocates

It was great to visit with some of the very large group of homeschool freedom advocates who were at the Capitol this morning opposing HB 2827. Thank you for taking…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Morton Police Department recruiting new officers

The Morton Police Department is hosting open house orientation sessions for those interested in becoming police officers. Contact Sergeant Jared Boyer at [email protected] with questions.


Monday, March 17, 2025
WGLT: Morton lawmaker joins efforts to regulate kratom usage and sales in Illinois

Hanley took her concerns to state Rep. Bill Hauter of Morton, a physician-turned-lawmaker who used to sit on the Tazewell County Board. Hauter, who represents parts of McLean County, filed HB3127 in February, hoping…


Thursday, March 13, 2025
House committee passes Hauter bill to better meet state’s health care needs

The House Higher Education committee has passed HB 2351, a bill which will help Illinois to better develop a health workforce that meets the state’s health care needs. The bill…


Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Rep. Hauter recognizes medical science pioneer Rosalyn Yalow

As part of the commemoration of Women’s History Month, State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke in the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday March 12, 2025, in honor of Rosalyn…