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Friday, March 29, 2024
Wishing you a Happy Easter

Friday, March 29, 2024
National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day

National Mom and Pop Business Owners Day celebrates the 33 million small businesses that support our local economies. Be sure to stop by and support a local mom and pop…


Monday, March 25, 2024
Illinois State Police is offering $90k+ for new troopers

To recruit the best and brightest into one of the premier law enforcement agencies in the country, the Illinois State Police (ISP) is now offering just over $90,000 in starting…


Thursday, March 21, 2024
Hauter bill to aid ER patients passes House committee

Patients admitted to emergency rooms during times of disaster or epidemic will have the opportunity to have a medical advocate alongside them under a bill sponsored by Rep. Bill Hauter…


Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Thank you Small Business Development Centers

Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country. SBDCs provide resources and tools for aspiring business owners and support current businesses…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
National Agriculture Day

Happy National Agriculture Day! Did you know that Illinois is the fifth highest agriculture-producing state in the nation? Celebrate today by enjoying locally-grown agricultural products.


Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Friday, March 15, 2024
Elected Officials of Lincoln and Logan County Condemn Decision to Close Logan Correctional Center

State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason), State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton), Logan County Board Chairman Emily Davenport, and Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch released the following joint statement in response to the Pritzker…


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Girl Scout Week

Girl Scout Week honors the creation of the Girl Scouts of America in 1912. Since its founding, the Girl Scouts have focused on community service, building leadership skills, and encouraging…


Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Rep. Hauter discusses professional licensure reform legislation

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out today in support of reforms to Illinois’ outdated professional licensing system. “Illinois is losing highly-compensated, highly-trained individuals like physicians, nurses, nurse…