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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Illinois Soybean Association Seeking Nominations for 20 Under 40 Award

The Illinois Soybean Association is seeking nominations for the Illinois 20 Under 40 Award which recognizes young farmers who are making a difference in the Prairie State. You can submit…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Halbrook: Don’t Forget to Vote in Today’s Consolidated Election

Local elections matter! Don’t forget to vote in today’s Consolidated Election. Find your polling place at https://ova.elections.il.gov/PollingPlaceLookup.aspx


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Halbrook: Traveling Office Hours on Thursday in Shelbyville

Reminder: Rep. Halbrook’s office staff will be in the Shelbyville office on Thursday from 9am-12pm.


Monday, March 31, 2025
IDOT: Bridge Improvements on Virden and North 33rd over I-55 Begins April 1 in Montgomery County

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the replacement of the bridge decks on the overpasses at Virden Avenue and North 33rd Avenue over Interstate 55 in Montgomery County. Closure of the…


Friday, March 28, 2025
Bridge Replacement on Illinois 29 Near Millersville Begins March 31, Christian County

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced a lane closure on Illinois 29 near Millersville in Christian County for the replacement of a bridge and culvert. Construction begins Monday, March 31….


Friday, March 21, 2025
Halbrook Notes Farm Safety

Through continued education, investment in safety equipment, and unwavering advocacy, the goal of reducing, and ultimately eliminating, grain bin entrapments becomes increasingly attainable. “Safety is a must in agriculture, even…


Friday, March 21, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Committee deadline week has come to a close, but there is still more work to do. The House is set to reconvene on Tuesday, March 25th at noon.


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Halbrook: Over 33,000 are in Opposition to HB 2827 and in Support of Homeschool Freedom

More than 33,000 witness slips have already been filed in opposition to HB 2827, also known as the Homeschool Act, which forces unnecessary mandates on homeschool families in Illinois. The…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Halbrook: Today is National Ag Day

National Ag Day is all about recognizing and celebrating the hard work of farmers and agricultural workers across the state of Illinois. Agriculture is the backbone of our economy and…


Monday, March 17, 2025
Halbrook: Illinoisans Need Property Tax Relief

Illinoisans currently face the second highest property taxes in the country. While Democrats form a partisan working group to say they are doing something about the issue, House Republicans have…