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Friday, April 11, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Friday, March 21, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Committee deadline week has come to a close, but there is still more work to do. The House is set to reconvene on Tuesday, March 25th at noon.


Friday, March 7, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

This week was a full week in Springfield. We are back next week with Session starting at noon on Tuesday, March 11th.


Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wreaths Across America Gets a Local Boost

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…


Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Halbrook Leads House in Remembering WWII Vet and Firefighter Jim Kelly, Sr.

World War II Veteran and Urbana Firefighter Jim Kelly, Sr. was remembered in the Illinois House during Veto Session, and he was honored for his unending commitment to his country…


Tuesday, November 26, 2024
Halbrook, House Honor IHSA 2A State Champion St. Anthony Boys Baseball

The Illinois House during their Fall Veto Session paused to recognize the outstanding accomplishments of the IHSA Class 2A State Champion St. Anthony High School boy baseball team. Rep. Halbrook…


Friday, November 22, 2024
Rep. Halbrook Supports Montgomery County Landowners at Property Tax Meeting

Rep. Halbrook this week joined hundreds of Montgomery County residents gathered at a special County Board meeting to express their strong concern and get answers about a newly enforced law…


Thursday, October 31, 2024
Effingham Ribbon Cutting Honors Mayor

Congratulations Effingham on this week’s ribbon cutting ceremony for Thies Avenue, Airport Road, and the dedication of Schutzbach Street in honor of Mayor Mike Schutzbach!


Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Happy Sesquicentennial Birthday Shumway!

The Village of Shumway celebrated its 150th (sesquicentennial) birthday with a multi-day party including a parade, live music, car show, and many other fun activities. Rep. Halbrook was on hand…


Thursday, August 22, 2024
Rep. Halbrook Discusses Crucial Issues with Brookstone Estates Residents

Rep. Halbrook this week visited and talked with the residents of Brookstone Estates in Effingham.  Topics discussed included the state budget and taxes and how they’re impacting central Illinois, illegal…