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Friday, September 15, 2023
Downstate Communities Bracing for the End of Cash Bail Monday

In addition to the obvious public safety concerns, the end of cash bail in Illinois on Monday will pose several other serious problems for our downstate communities. Read more below….


Friday, September 1, 2023
Rep. Halbrook Tours, Meets and Greets in Taylorville

Rep. Brad Halbrook this week spent a great day getting to know people and unique places in Taylorville, an integral part of the new 107th legislative district. “Taylorville has a wonderful…


Friday, August 25, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: How Many Corruption Convictions Will It Take?

Late Thursday former Chief of Staff to longtime, now indicted, Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of lying to the Federal government in the government’s investigation…


Saturday, August 12, 2023
Halbrook: Pritzker’s new gun ban and registration only punishes legal gun owners

Friday the Illinois Supreme Court upheld the gun ban law that prevents certain classes of people from purchasing or selling a variety of guns based on particular characteristics of the…


Friday, July 14, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: Help Us Save Invest in Kids Scholarships

Rep. Brad Halbrook is taking action to prevent the loss of Illinois’ Invest in Kids Scholarship Program at the end of the year. Rep. Halbrook has launched a “Reinvest in…


Monday, December 26, 2022
Halbrook: New Year, New Breaks for Criminals in Illinois

Illinois communities will start the new year with a new threat to public safety as cash bail is eliminated across the state for many charged with serious felony offenses. State…


Monday, August 15, 2022
Energy Town Hall: “The CEJA bill is a disaster for Illinois”

On Thursday, State Representatives Brad Halbrook, Dan Caulkins, Chris Miller, Adam Niemerg, and Blaine Wilhour hosted a town hall on the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and energy production in…


Monday, July 11, 2022
Legislative Update 7-11-22

Horrific Violence Over Independence Day Weekend! Mass Murder in Highland Park, 12 Killed and 68 Wounded in Chicago Over Independence Day Weekend “I am saddened by the senseless loss of…


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…