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Friday, February 7, 2025
Taking steps to avoid burns

During National Burn Awareness Week, we raise awareness about the importance of fire prevention and burn safety. Burns can happen in an instant, but with the right education we can…


Thursday, February 6, 2025
Hauter comments on Justice Department suit against Illinois over hampering immigration enforcement

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Illinois, the city of Chicago, Cook County and the Cook County Sheriff alleging that Illinois’ laws hamper…


Tuesday, February 4, 2025
House in Springfield for seven of next eight weeks

The House is back in the Capitol this afternoon, kicking off a stretch of session that will include parts of seven of the next eight weeks. You can watch the…


Monday, February 3, 2025
American Heart Month

It’s American Heart Month! This month is a reminder for us to take care of the most vital muscle in our body. Small changes, such as remaining active or eating…


Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Hauter to serve on seven House committees in 104th General Assembly

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) will serve on seven House committees as the 104th General Assembly convenes in Springfield. Hauter, a physician at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria…


Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lawsuit filed by House Republicans to remedy extreme partisan gerrymandering

The U.S. Supreme Court has given the responsibility of ending extreme partisan gerrymandering to the states, and now Illinois will potentially join other states like Pennsylvania and North Carolina who…


Monday, January 27, 2025
National School Choice Week

It’s National School Choice Week! This week, we recommit ourselves to the fight for every child to receive a quality education, regardless of their zip code. Every student deserves the…


Wednesday, January 22, 2025
WGLT: Central Illinois lawmaker wants to bar insurers from placing time limits on anesthesia coverage

A Republican state lawmaker from Morton is sponsoring a bill making it illegal for insurance companies to place a time limit on anesthesia payment coverage. Rep. Bill Hauter, who represents…


Tuesday, January 21, 2025
Where to cast your ballot for a new state flag

Illinoisans can now vote on whether they want a new state flag. The Illinois Secretary of State’s office officially opened the voting portal on Friday, and votes will be accepted…


Monday, January 20, 2025
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. King. His vision for equality, justice, and peace changed our nation and our world. Today and…