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Thursday, July 7, 2022
Mass Murder in Highland Park, 12 Killed and 68 Wounded in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend

Over the July 4th holiday weekend Chicago registered 12 individuals killed and another 68 wounded and on Independence Day a lone gunman shot and killed 7 individuals and wounded nearly…


Friday, May 27, 2022
Halbrook Calls on Governor Pritzker to Reverse Policies that Endanger Reliable Power in Illinois

This week, the Public Utilities and the Energy and Environment Committees of the Illinois House of Representatives conducted a joint committee hearing concerning energy costs and supply amidst reports by…


Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Halbrook: Governor’s Response to Roe V Wade Leak is Reckless and Pathetic

Governor Pritzker’s Hyperbole on Draft Opinion is Out of Step with Majority of Illinoisans This week Politico released a leaked draft copy of Justice Alito’s Supreme Court opinion that would…


Wednesday, February 9, 2022
Rep. Halbrook Responds to Ruling in Favor of Parents and Students

“Politicians and schools should not have indefinite authorization to cover a child’s face or exclude them from classes. Enough is enough.” Last Friday, a Springfield judge ruled in favor of…


Wednesday, November 3, 2021
State Rep. Brad Halbrook Brings Traveling Office Hours to Macon

State Representative Brad Halbrook invites residents in the Macon area to meet him on November 15th at the South Macon Library to discuss state issues and concerns. Rep. Halbrook’s traveling…


Monday, November 1, 2021
State Rep. Brad Halbrook Brings Traveling Office Hours to Findlay

State Representative Brad Halbrook invites residents in the Findlay area to meet him on November 8th at the Findlay Community Building to discuss state issues and concerns. Rep. Halbrook’s Traveling…


Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Representative Halbrook’s Arcola Town Hall Rescheduled for September 14

State Representative Brad Halbrook has rescheduled his Town Hall/Legislative Update for families in the Arcola area. The event will now be held on Tuesday, September 14. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will…


Thursday, August 26, 2021
Halbrook: Governor’s Phased Reopening of Some IDES Offices “Too Little, Too Late” For Thousands of Workers Displaced by Lockdowns

The Governor’s announcement that he will reopen a small handful of IDES offices on an appointment only basis is much too little, too late to help tens of thousands of…


Thursday, August 12, 2021
Halbrook: Pritzker Administration Threats Force School Mask Mandate Compliance

Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst planned to remain mask-optional for this coming school year while they investigated the legality of Governor Pritzker’s mandate.  Yesterday Superintendent Matt Davidson received an email…


Thursday, August 5, 2021
Halbrook: Gov. Pritzker is the only person who still believes there is a pandemic

Governor Pritzker declared Wednesday that he will require all teachers and students to wear masks indoors this fall, regardless of vaccination status.  Masks will be required indoors at all times,…