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Monday, April 8, 2019
Halbrook Advances Measure to Combat Corruption on Local Volunteer Boards and Commissions

– Local officials should soon have a new tool to address misconduct or corruption on local volunteer boards and commissions. State Representative Brad Halbrook led unanimous House approval of legislation…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Rep. Halbrook brings Listening Tour to Arcola

As the General Assembly’s Spring Session progresses, State Representative Brad Halbrook is continuing his spring listening tour with an April 8 stop at the Arcola City Hall. 4:00pm – 5:30…


Monday, April 1, 2019
Rep. Halbrook Advances Good Government Initiatives

– State Representative Brad Halbrook has advanced measures in the General Assembly that will help improve local government accountability and functionality. Representative Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) won unanimous House approval of House…


Friday, March 22, 2019
Rep. Brad Halbrook Urges Opposition to Extreme Abortion Measures in Springfield

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) joined several of his colleagues in sounding the alarm about extreme legislation introduced to legalize infanticide in Illinois as part of the pro-life rally in…


Monday, January 14, 2019
Halbrook Kicks off spring “Listening Tour”

As the new spring session of the General Assembly gets underway, State Representative Brad Halbrook today announced the first two locations for his spring listening tour that will begin on…


Monday, December 3, 2018
Happy Birthday, Illinois!

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Friday, November 16, 2018
FFA, 4-H & Junior Horsemen’s Council Students Invited to Help Name the IL State Fair Coliseum in Springfield: Deadline December 14th

The Illinois Fairgrounds Foundation is hosting a naming contest for participation by eligible Illinois young adults. Current members of three groups — Illinois 4-H, Illinois FFA (Future Farmers of America)…


Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Winter Assistance Applications Begin for Seniors and Disabled Residents

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity’s Office of Community Assistance announced today that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin scheduling appointments and accepting applications for…


Friday, July 20, 2018
Rep. Halbrook Says Over $108,000 in Fire Safety Grants Includes Three Counties in 102nd District

State Rep. Brad Halbrook is pleased to announce that the Small Firefighting and Ambulance Service Equipment Grants announced this week include $108,424.25 for communities in his district. Tolono Fire Protection…


Thursday, July 19, 2018
Federal approval of plan to protect $3.5 Billion for Rural Hospitals Ensures access to quality health care for 3 million Illinoisans

Recently it was announced that the federal government has approved the state’s plan to protect safety net and rural hospitals while ensuring continued federal support for quality healthcare to more…