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Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Reminder: Facebook Live informational Town Hall on Logan Correctional Center tomorrow night

Tomorrow at 6:30 p.m. I will be joining Senator Sally Turner and a group of elected officials from Logan County for an informational Facebook Live town hall to talk about…


Monday, May 13, 2024
Lawmakers, organizations express frustration over continued licensing delays in Illinois

“I mean, the reality is, Mr. Secretary (Mario Treto Jr.), this is a self-imposed deadline,” state Rep. Bill Hauter, R-Morton, said during the House Health Care Licenses Committee hearing. “And…


Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Fentanyl Awareness Day

Fentanyl is a national public health crisis. People, especially young people, are ingesting illicitly manufactured fentanyl without knowing it and dying at alarming rates as a result. Learn the facts and…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Thank you nurses!

National Nurses Day is a great reminder of the critical work that nurses do to keep our communities healthy. Thank you to the nurses of Illinois for your continued compassionate…


Monday, May 6, 2024
Facebook Live informational Town Hall on Logan Correctional Center coming up May 15

Mark your calendars for 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 15 as I will be joining Senator Sally Turner and a group of elected officials from Logan County for an informational…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony

This morning was the annual Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony at the Capitol. The event is a gathering of law enforcement from around the state which honors Illinois police officers…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Democrats replace child welfare bill with changes to election law

A child welfare bill was gutted just moments before going to the Illinois House floor and replaced with an omnibus election bill. House Republicans walked off the floor in protest…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
National Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!


Monday, April 29, 2024
Morton Library celebrates 100 years

At the excellent Morton Public Library 100 year celebration a few days ago. Some of their historical displays included my Witzig grandpa and great grandpa with a painting by my…