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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Hauter tours Precision Planting facility in Morton

This week Rep. Hauter toured the massive new Precision Planting manufacturing and worldwide distribution center being built in Morton. Over 9 football fields, 450+ employees and they are planning for…


Tuesday, April 11, 2023
2 McLean County bike trails get state grant

87th District gets a large grant. “McLean County will get close to $2.7 million in grants to extend the Route 66 bike path from just outside Funks Grove to the…


Wednesday, April 5, 2023
B2B grants now available

The Illinois Back to Business (B2B) grant application is open for the restaurant, hotel & creative arts industries. You can find information about the B2B program, reach out to Community…


Monday, April 3, 2023
District office grand opening

Thanks to all who stopped by the grand opening of my Morton District Office with the Morton Chamber of Commerce. Decorating credit to my wife Shelley Hauter and niece Emily…


Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Rep. Hauter to host district office grand opening Thursday

Please join Rep. Bill Hauter and the Morton Chamber of Commerce for the grand opening of Rep. Hauter’s district office at 133 S. Main Street, Suite A, in Morton at…


Friday, March 24, 2023
Rep. Hauter’s first bill passes Illinois House

A bill sponsored by State Representative Bill Hauter (R-Morton) which would ensure that questions concerning mental health on applications for medical licensure are compliant with the latest recommendations of the…


Thursday, March 16, 2023
Hauter joins Leader McCombie in discussing fentanyl epidemic

As the fentanyl epidemic continues to affect residents across Illinois, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie discussed her legislation to combat the issue. Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) joined McCombie and three…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Rep. Hauter marks Bulgarian-American Heritage Month

On Thursday Rep. Hauter helped welcome the Consul General of Bulgaria to the Illinois House chamber and spoke on a resolution declaring March as Bulgarian-American Heritage Month.


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Morton-based Precision Planting in the running for “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” contest

I was proud to nominate Morton-based Precision Planting and its SmartFirmer in the “Coolest Thing Made in Illinois” contest. Voting for the contest continues through March 5 at makersmadnessil.com.


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Bill Hauter comments on Governor’s state of the state and budget address

In response to Governor JB Pritzker’s state of the state and budget address, Rep. Bill Hauter (R-Morton) made the following statement. “Gov. Pritzker can’t help himself. His solution to every…