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.

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

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!

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…

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…