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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…


Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Rep. Hauter on CO2 capture, transportation and sequestration in Illinois

Monday, September 25, 2023
Great turnout for Friday’s senior fair

Thank you to Senator Sally Turner and the Oasis Center in Lincoln for hosting Friday’s senior fair. There were more than 20 vendors present offering everything from free health screenings…


Thursday, September 21, 2023
Free car seat checks offered throughout the state for Child Passenger Safety Week

(WAND) – The Illinois Department of Transportation is encouraging parents and caregivers to have their child safety seats checked to make sure they meet current safety standards and installed correctly…


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
September is National Preparedness Month

National Preparedness Month is an observance each September to raise awareness about the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time. Preparedness is more than…