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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SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out today in support of reforms to Illinois’ outdated professional licensing system.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…


Friday, March 8, 2024
Remember to spring forward

Daylight savings time begins this weekend. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night. The change officially occurs at 2 a.m. on Sunday.


Thursday, March 7, 2024
Hauter comments on perils of pre-authorization

It was extremely gratifying to be able to be a part of a press conference today on a bill banning insurance companies’ pre-authorization abuse for mental healthcare. This is an…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Rep. Hauter welcomes Naomi Bauman and Alia Grimm to Emerging Women Leaders conference

Glad to welcome Naomi Bauman and Alia Grimm to the Capitol today for the Emerging Women Leaders conference. This annual event, which included a visit to the House of Representatives,…


Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Video: House welcomes Phoenix Anderson as Page for a Day

The Illinois House of Representatives welcomed Phoenix Anderson, a student at Tremont Junior High, as a Page for a Day on Tuesday March 5, 2024. Phoenix was the guest of…


Friday, March 1, 2024
Find out if you have unclaimed property

The state is holding over $5 billion in unclaimed property for Illinois residents. This property can include life insurance policies, uncashed checks, old bank accounts, stocks and dividends. Property is…