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Wednesday, October 18, 2023
This is Support Your Local Chamber of Commerce Day

Chambers of Commerce help businesses and entrepreneurs thrive in their communities. Chambers also play a critical role in strengthening the collective voice of their members and promoting pro-business policies. Thank…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Eat and Shop Local

Eat and Shop Local. Support small businesses. Finally got a chance to have a great meal at the Blue Dog Steakery in Lincoln. The place looks fabulous and the steak…


Wednesday, October 11, 2023
The Caucus Blog: Cybersecurity threats continue for Illinois public institutions

“The shocking closure of Lincoln College left hundreds of students’ futures in limbo,” stated Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton). “Thousands of students and faculty members will cherish their memories and experiences from Lincoln….


Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Tuesday is World Mental Health Day

Mental health is more than the absence of a mental illness—it’s essential to your overall health and quality of life. Self-care can play a role in maintaining your mental health…


Monday, October 9, 2023
Visit to Memorial Behavioral Health in Lincoln

I had a chance to tour and talk to the great people at Memorial Behavioral Health Lincoln Center for Developmental Rehabilitation with State Senator Sally Turner. I have made an…


Wednesday, October 4, 2023
Illinois is The Great Pumpkin State

Who doesn’t enjoy a big slice of pumpkin pie, or how about carving and decorating those pumpkins every October to celebrate Halloween? And where did those pumpkins come from? There’s…


Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Around the district

Harvesting soybeans today with Ron, Jayne and their son Jay Kindred in Atlanta. Thanks for the chance to ride your high tech Case combine. Stop by the really interesting American…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Tour of Tazewell County Resource Center

What a eye opening and educating experience to have the privilege to tour TCRC, Inc. in Morton. Thank you for all you do in the community, the massive scale of…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Video: Rep. Hauter, House Republicans react to poor performance and lack of accountability in state agencies

State Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) joined House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) in responding to the release of a series of audits showing poor…


Thursday, September 28, 2023
Illinois lawmakers, health care leaders discuss unreasonable license processing delays

(WAND) — Thousands of health care workers in Illinois are worried about their job security due to unreasonable waiting periods for the state to approve or renew their licenses. State…