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Friday, September 13, 2024
Celebrate Fall at Illinois Orchards

Across the state, orchards are opening their gates to visitors eager to enjoy crisp autumn days filled with apple picking, hayrides, and tasty treats. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/09/illinois-apple-orchards-provide-family.html


Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Rep. Halbrook Helps Honor Retiring Fire Chief Ed Voltenburg

Representative Halbrook this week attended a surprise Retirement Party Celebration for Ed Voltenburg of Findlay. Ed is retiring from the Findlay Fire Protection District after serving 11 years as the…


Monday, August 19, 2024
Grain Belt Express Plans may go to the Illinois Supreme Court

An appeals court has reversed state regulators’ approval of a permit for the Illinois portion of an 800-mile, high-voltage transmission line, setting up a possible fight at the state’s Supreme…


Monday, August 5, 2024
Celebrate Farmers Market Week with Fresh, Local Foods!

National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and the dedicated farmers who bring us fresh produce and goods. This week, stop by your local farmers market to savor seasonal flavors…


Thursday, August 1, 2024
Halbrook: IEPA Will Fund Replacement of Lead Service Lines in Shelbyville

The City of Shelbyville is among 17 communities that will get financial assistance replacing lead water lines. State Representative Brad Halbrook today announced that the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency will…


Saturday, July 27, 2024
Unclaimed Property Auction Coming to the State Fair

A Rolex Oyster watch, Mike Singletary and Troy Aikman football cards, uncut sheets of money and many rare coins are just a few of the items available for bidding at…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Illinois Goes to the Olympics!

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…


Friday, July 26, 2024
Protect Yourself at the ATM

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….


Friday, July 19, 2024
What to Know About This Morning’s Tech Outage

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


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Christian County Ag Fair Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Visit to the Capitol, Congratulatory Resolution

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…