Rep. Keith Sommer resigns early; Hauter likely to step in – WGLT (NPR at ISU)

The move appears to pave the way for Illinois Rep.-elect Bill Hauter to be sworn in before the spring session begins. Tazewell County Republican Party Chair Jim Rule said it's important the party fill the seat before lawmakers consider changes to the criminal justice reform law known as the SAFE-T Act or other issues in early January.