The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Wednesday released the “docket” on their investigation of a fatal 2023 crash near Teutopolis that released toxic anhydrous ammonia into the community. “We just…

The Effingham, Illinois-based CEFS Economic Opportunity Corporation will receive a $75,000 state grant to help with adult literacy efforts, State Representative Brad Halbrook announced today. The literacy grants are awarded…

A new state law signed this month makes official Shelby County’s ability to create and manage a county volunteer rescue squad to assist first responders in emergency situations. State Representative…

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…

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…

Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly celebrated their Memorial Day holiday by pushing through a new state budget that includes $1 billion in tax increases on Illinois families and businesses….

Rep. Halbrook this week led the Illinois House in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Village of Strasburg. Many of Strasburg’s first settlers in the 1860’s and…

Route 51 around Assumption will be designated as the “Connor-Keegan Memorial Highway” to honor two teens who tragically lost their lives in 2022. The designation, in remembrance of the lives…

Springfield…The Village of Stewardson is celebrating it’s 150th anniversary this year, and the Illinois House of Representatives joined Rep. Brad Halbrook in offering congratulations and good wishes. Stewardson Mayor Paul…

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…