While the legislature must allow witness testimony and accept all witness slips filed for any piece of legislation scheduled for a public hearing, Democrats have found ways around the process…

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that work is resuming this week on the Fayette Avenue reconstruction project in Effingham, particularly along Henrietta Street. See the remainder of their statement…

Daylight Saving Time begins tonight. Remember to set your clocks forward one hour before bed and make the most of the longer daylight ahead. I have sponsored legislation, HB 1400,…

This week was a full week in Springfield. We are back next week with Session starting at noon on Tuesday, March 11th.

This year, Democrats have proposed legislation (HB 2827) that places burdensome reporting, curricular and administrative requirements on families in the homeschool community. We believe that parents know what’s best for…

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent – a time of repentance, renewal, and reflection. Today is a time to pause and refocus as we move into a season of…

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

Happy National Sons Day! Today we celebrate the sons who bring meaning to our lives. Take some time today to show appreciation for the sons in your life.

On National Anthem Day, we honor the history of the Star-Spangled Banner. Written during the War of 1812, our anthem has become a symbol of resilience, unity, and freedom. Today,…