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Thursday, September 14, 2023
Truck Driver Appreciation Week

Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week to the men and women who keep our nation moving. Truck drivers take on this demanding and important job to safely deliver the goods and…


Monday, September 11, 2023
Remembering 9.11.01

Monday, September 4, 2023
Happy Labor Day!

Thursday, August 31, 2023
Today is International Overdose Awareness day

The theme of this year’s International Overdose Awareness Day is “Recognizing those people who go unseen,” in honor of the people whose lives have been altered by overdose They are…


Friday, August 25, 2023
Saturday is Illinois Constitution Day

On August 26, 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as our first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!


Monday, July 31, 2023
Keeping safe around the grill

July is the peak month for grill fires in the United States. Stay safe this National Grilling Month with these grilling tips.


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Thursday is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rep. Hauter to host district office grand opening Thursday

Please join Rep. Bill Hauter and the Morton Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening of Rep. Hauter’s district office at 133 S. Main Street, Suite A, in Morton at…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Rep. Hauter marks Bulgarian-American Heritage Month

On Thursday Rep. Hauter helped welcome the Consul General of Bulgaria to the Illinois House chamber and spoke on a resolution declaring March as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month.


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Morton-based Precision Planting in the running for “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” contest

I was proud to nominate Morton-based Precision Planting and its SmartFirmer in the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” contest. Voting for the contest continues through March 5 at makersmadnessil.com.