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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…


Monday, August 19, 2024
Ribbon Cutting for New Pana Elementary School

Rep. Halbrook attended the ribbon cutting for the new Pana Elementary School. The event was a culmination of a nearly two year long, $24 million, 65,000 square foot construction project….


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Meet Rep. Halbrook’s New District Legislative Assistant

There’s a new face in Representative Brad Halbrook’s Effingham district office to help area residents with state related issues and concerns. Dallas Bear will be on hand full time in…


Monday, July 1, 2024
Halbrook Helps Honor Ed Ballard at Dudley Smith Farm Field Day

Rep. Halbrook recently joined-in the program for the 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Field Day at the Dudley Smith Initiative Farm in Christian County. The farm is a 228-acre research site…


Friday, June 28, 2024
Happy Anniversary Graphic Packaging International in Shelbyville!

Rep. Halbrook was proud to join Shelbyville Mayor Jeff Johnson, Plant Manager John McLeod, Shelbyville Business Developer Robert Johnston, and State Senator Steve McClure for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Graphic…


Thursday, May 23, 2024
Illinois House Honors Fallen Servicemembers

The House Memorial Day ceremony was held this week, honoring the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This annual ceremony…


Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Honoring Firefighters

Today was another day to honor first responders who risk and sometimes sacrifice their lives for our safety. We paid tribute to the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives…


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Christian County Ag Fair Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Visit to the Capitol, Congratulatory Resolution

State Representative Brad Halbrook and his House colleagues today welcomed Representatives from the Christian County Agricultural Fair to celebrate the fair’s landmark 100th Anniversary. “A centennial anniversary is an amazing…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Halbrook, Prayer Caucus Mark National Day of Prayer

Rep. Halbrook and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus kicked off the National Day of Prayer today with their second annual Prayer Breakfast. This year’s keynote speaker was…