The 2024 Summer Olympics are getting underway in Paris! Athletes will compete in 32 sports and 329 medal events. 27 Olympic athletes and 9 Paralympic athletes from Illinois will represent…

The FBI is warning Illinois residents of a rise in incidents of “jugging” where a victim is robbed after withdrawing money from an ATM. Here’s how you can protect yourself….

A widespread technology outage this morning impacted a number of services in Illinois and around the world. Here’s what you should know. https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-07-19/widespread-technology-outage-disrupts-flights-and-banking-around-the-world

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…

Rep. Halbrook today took to the House floor to remind members about the upcoming National Day of Prayer, and to announce the Legislative Prayer Caucus’s 2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast coming…

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!

Our hearts go out to the loved ones of those killed in the heinous stabbing attacks in Rockford yesterday and to all those impacted by this senseless violence. Please keep…

Halbrook Commentary on Early Childhood and Daycare Spending in Illinois Dated: 3/23/24 Policymakers looking to end systemic problems such as crime, poverty, and joblessness have over the years focused on…

The Governor continues to spend taxpayer money on migrants without any input from lawmakers.

Illinois will continue to lose residents unless we make major policy changes. If we make our state more affordable, more business-friendly, and a safe place to call home, we can…