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Friday, June 9, 2023
Gun Ban Challenge Update

With the consolidated gun ban challenge being briefed and soon heard in the Seventh Circuit U.S. Court of Appeal, an Illinois attorney is asking a federal district judge for partial…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Revised Bill on Use of County Owned Farmland a Plus for Taxpayers

House Bill 1076 brings clarity and puts new requirements in place.  Those requirements include that three-fourths of the entire county board must approve any crop share, cash rent or lease…


Monday, May 8, 2023
The Rising Cost of Medicaid Coverage for Illegal Immigrants

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Chicago Judge Reverses Block on Dem. Gun Ban

A federal appeals judge in Chicago has put a hold on last week’s ruling that blocked enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-in-effect-after-ruling-chicago-judge/3134310/


Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Israel, our Friend and Ally

Thursday, April 20, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: New Chicago Mayor, Same Disastrous Progressive Policies

After Chicago Mayor-Elect Brandon Johnson’s address to the General Assembly Wednesday, Rep Halbrook and several of his House Republican Colleagues expressed their concerns about Johnson’s plan to continue disastrous tax…


Sunday, April 16, 2023
IDNR Wingshooting Clinics Starting

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering wingshooting clinics at sites across Illinois through mid-November.  https://newschannel20.com/news/local/idnr-announces-2023-wingshooting-clinic-schedule-at-locations-statewide


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
VIDEO: Rep. Halbrook Honors President Washington in Recognition of his Birthday

Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Town Hall in Taylorville Feb. 27th

“If you’re in the Taylorville area please stop by the Taylorville Public Library for an update and conversation. I hope to see you there!” RSVP here: https://rephalbrook.com/rsvp-for-townhalls/?fbclid=IwAR2KivnTEwRQqdDAMx8vsDPTyKr0jygEWi-bXiyi1XqxElJezwfhrxh1eDU Event Info: February…


Thursday, February 16, 2023
VIDEO: State Representatives Halbrook and Caulkins Discuss State of the State Address