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Mental Health Awareness Month reminds us that taking care of your mind is just as important as your body. This month is a reminder to speak openly, offer support, and…

National Nurses Day honors those who provide comfort, care, and critical support in times of need. They stand at the front lines of healthcare with strength and compassion. Thank you…

The high number of Illinois law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of duty last year is uniting opponents of the controversial SAFE-T Act.  … “We have…

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke on the Illinois House floor Thursday against proposed legislation to legalize physician-assisted suicide in Illinois. A few days ago the Illinois State Medical Society…

This weekend the Illinois State Medical Society, a statewide non-profit organization of physicians, voted to oppose physician-assisted suicide. The bill (SB 9) is still pending in the Senate. Here is…

I recently spoke to the medical staff at UW Health SwedishAmerican in Rockford about my physician-legislator journey and current healthcare legislation. Thanks for the invitation!

The House is back in session at noon today as we start considering bills which have already passed the Senate. We will be in session each of the next six…

The 2025 Emerging Women in Leadership Conference was a great success. Thank you to Krystiana Purdy and Amanda Leman from Morton Community Unit School District 709 School Board for coming…

Happy Easter! This weekend we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this holiday bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.

Public safety telecommunicators are the unseen lifeline in moments of crisis, providing steady guidance and rapid coordination when it matters most. Their work is demanding, requiring patience, resilience, and unwavering…