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Sunday, July 19, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Madigan Must Resign

Monday, June 29, 2020
As July 15 tax deadline nears help available for senior filers

Nearly 25% of people over 65 years of age still need to file their 2019 income taxes, which are due on Wednesday, July 15. While most Volunteer Income Tax Assistance…


Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Changes Coming in Reopening “Phase 4”

On June 26 all regions of Illinois are set to move into “Phase 4” of the Governor’s gradual reopening schedule. Here are the changes that are coming:


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Call to Action on Gov’s Emergency Order on Small Businesses

It will take a bi-partisan, supermajority vote in the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules tomorrow to block the Governor’s new rule making criminals of small business owners who need to…


Saturday, May 9, 2020
Unemployment Assistance Available for Self Employed (1099) Workers

Unemployment assistance is available for self-employed (1099) workers in our area! On Monday, May 11, self-employed individuals can apply for relief. From the Illinois Department of Employment Security: IDES Instructs…


Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Local Medical Professionals Needed for Illinois Helps!

The Governor says it is vital that all medical professionals immediately sign up for emergency alerts with Illinois Helps. In addition, The state of Illinois is calling on physicians, nurses,…


Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Area FFA Chapters Visit the Capitol for Agriculture Day

Members of the Shelbyville and Macon Meridian FFA chapters visited with Rep. Halbrook during Agriculture Day 2020 at the state Capitol. Thank you for all you do for local farmers…


Tuesday, October 15, 2019
Rep. Halbrook’s Listening Tour Coming to Sadorus

Monday, May 28, 2018
Representative Halbrook’s Capitol Update–May 28, 2018

BUDGET Budget negotiations continue as clock ticks down to May 31 deadline. With less than a week left before the scheduled end of session, the House and Senate continue to…


Monday, May 21, 2018
Representative Halbrook’s Capitol Update–May 21, 2018

CRIMINAL LAW   Governor Rauner proposes major public safety package to reinstate death penalty and extend 72-hour wait to all guns. Gov. Bruce Rauner has asked the Illinois General Assembly…