“Illinois is the largest grower of processing pumpkins,” AFBF senior economist Veronica Nigh told RFD Radio. “So, any change in production in Illinois can have a pretty significant impact on…

National Adoption Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the over 100,000 children waiting for adoption in the United States. Today, communities across the country are celebrating adoption and advocating…

During the closing hours of veto session the House passed legislation to revamp the licensing process at the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. I have been working for…

National Diabetes Month is aimed at bringing attention to diabetes. This year’s theme is taking action to prevent diabetes health problems. Here are a few ways that you can take…

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke on the Illinois House floor Thursday in support of HB 2394, a bill he co-sponsored to address the many problems Illinoisans have faced obtaining…

State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) spoke out about the importance of extending the Invest in Kids tax credit scholarship program on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives on…

Thanks to LTEC students and Donnie Bowman for coming down to the beautiful Capitol Tuesday. State Senator Sally Turner and I enjoyed talking with you all.

This week the House and Senate will return to Springfield for the final scheduled days of the fall veto session. The House is scheduled to be in session on Tuesday,…