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Tuesday, August 8, 2023
Governor signs legislation establishing mental health guidelines for physicians

Morton, IL – The Governor signed a measure establishing mental health questions for licensing health professionals and made official the first law passed by State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton). House Bill 3109 requires the Illinois…


Tuesday, August 8, 2023
News alert – HB 3751

This bill allows LEGAL non-citizen immigrants under a federal work visa to apply for jobs within the police department. That does not mean they will be granted a job, it…


Monday, August 7, 2023
Grid Transformation program open houses in McLean and Tazewell counties this week

Ameren is hosting in-person open houses for the Central Illinois Grid Transformation Program. In our area, these events will be held: Wednesday, August 911 a.m.-1 p.m. or 5 p.m.-7 p.m.Morton…


Friday, August 4, 2023
State Rep. Bill Hauter’s statement on TRO on new law targeting crisis pregnancy centers

Morton, IL – A federal judge has issued a Temporary Restraining Order on a new law giving virtually unlimited authority to the Attorney General to target crisis pregnancy centers, according to…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Reminder: Coffee and Conversation in Lincoln tomorrow

Just a reminder to please drop by Guest House Coffee and Pastries at 113 S. Kickapoo Street in Lincoln between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday morning for my…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Keeping safe around the grill

July is the peak month for grill fires in the United States. Stay safe this National Grilling Month with these grilling tips.


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Thursday is Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. May their bravery never be…


Tuesday, July 25, 2023
National Hire a Veteran Day

National Hire a Veteran Day was designed to implore U.S. businesses to consider hiring some of the estimated 200,000 veterans who leave the armed forces every year. Here are seven…


Monday, July 24, 2023
Stay safe in the heat this week

A stretch of hot weather is expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips for staying safe in the heat: -Limit outdoor activities -Drink plenty of water -Wear…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Coffee and Conversation in Lincoln August 3

I hope you will drop by Guest House Coffee and Pastries at 113 S. Kickapoo Street in Lincoln between 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Thursday August 3 for my…