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Monday, November 20, 2023
Farm Bureau: Look forward to a more affordable Thanksgiving meal this year

“Illinois is the largest grower of processing pumpkins,” AFBF senior economist Veronica Nigh told RFD Radio. “So, any change in production in Illinois can have a pretty significant impact on…


Saturday, November 18, 2023
National Adoption Day

National Adoption Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the over 100,000 children waiting for adoption in the United States. Today, communities across the country are celebrating adoption and advocating…


Tuesday, November 14, 2023
House passes legislation to modernize professional licensing in Illinois

During the closing hours of veto session the House passed legislation to revamp the licensing process at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. I have been working for…


Monday, November 13, 2023
November is National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month is aimed at bringing attention to diabetes. This year’s theme is taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Here are a few ways that you can take…


Saturday, November 11, 2023
Happy Veterans Day to all who have served

Wednesday, November 8, 2023
LTEC students visit the Capitol

Thanks to LTEC students and Donnie Bowman for coming down to the beautiful Capitol Tuesday. State Senator Sally Turner and I enjoyed talking with you all.


Monday, November 6, 2023
How to watch this week’s veto session

This week the House and Senate will return to Springfield for the final scheduled days of the fall veto session. The House is scheduled to be in session on Tuesday,…


Friday, November 3, 2023
Hauter calls on colleagues to go on the record in support of the Nation of Israel

MORTON – State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) is urging House Speaker Chris Welch to call pro-Israel resolutions for a vote in the House. Members of the Illinois General Assembly want…


Wednesday, November 1, 2023
National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month. This month is aimed at bringing attention to adoption related issues, learning more about the process, and showing support for individuals whose lives have been…


Tuesday, October 31, 2023
Have a safe and happy Halloween!

Have a safe and happy Halloween! Click here for some tips on safe trick or treating.