News

Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Halbrook, House Colleagues Seek Public Hearings on Migrant Crisis

After personally touring the Texas/Mexico border and attempting to visit migrant shelters in Chicago, Rep. Halbrook and several of his House Republican colleagues this week formally requested that the Illinois…


Thursday, January 18, 2024
Halbrook resolution honors, defends religious freedom

On Religious Freedom Day this week State Representative Brad Halbrook introduced a new resolution in the House to commemorate and protect that precious right guaranteed in the Constitution of the…


Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Halbrook to Pritzker: “Show us the money!”

Over the last few weeks, State Representative Brad Halbrook has made multiple specific requests to the Pritzker administration for information on taxpayer spending for illegal aliens and non-citizen care. These…


Friday, January 5, 2024
Halbrook Tours Wide-Open Southern Border

Yesterday State Representative Brad Halbrook toured the southern border of the United States at Eagle Pass, Texas. The tour included stops at Bridge 2, a well-known migrant crossing site, Eagle…


Wednesday, December 27, 2023
New Year, New Laws

On New Year’s Day more than 300 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Changes will impact gun owners, Illinois drivers, utility customers, and others said Rep. Halbrook….


Friday, November 17, 2023
Illinois State Taxpayers Set to Spend over $708 million on Migrant Crisis

Today Rep. Halbrook requested a report on total state spending projected and committed on illegal aliens since August 2022.  In total, that number for all state agencies exceeds $708 million….


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Join Rep. Halbrook for a Post-Veto Session Town Hall in Mt. Zion

State Representative Brad Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Veto Session Update/Town Hall event in Mt. Zion. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will provide an update on…


Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Introduces Resolution to Restore Capitol Prayer Room During Renovations

The Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus (ILPC) is spearheading a drive to reestablish a prayer room in the Illinois State Capitol. The ILPC is for legislators only and operates under the…


Monday, October 23, 2023
Halbrook Files Resolution Condemning the Attack on Israel

State Representative Brad Halbrook has filed HR 449, a resolution condemning the horrific attack on Israel by Hamas.  The resolution strongly implores the government of Israel to bring the terrorist…


Monday, October 2, 2023
Halbrook Commends First Responders Working Fatal Anhydrous Ammonia Accident, Pledges Cleanup and Safety Support

State Representative Brad Halbrook today thanked all first responders who have been helping on the scene of an accident on US 40 near Teutopolis involving an overturned tanker leaking anhydrous…