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Friday, January 22, 2021
IDPH agrees to resume High School Sports in East Central Illinois

This afternoon, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has announced that all Illinois health regions that reach Phase 4 of COVID mitigations (that includes our area) can play high school basketball. Read more here.


Wednesday, January 20, 2021
Pritzker prioritizes prisoners in new round of COVID vaccinations

“Now that vaccines are finally available, Pritzker is repeating the same mistake again. Rather than make the elderly and the frontline staff that take care of them his number one…


Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Last Day of the 101st General Assembly-Watch Here

Today is the final day of the 101st General Assembly. Watch the House live here.


Monday, January 11, 2021
Sign the Petition-Back the Badge!

House Democrats are pushing a sweeping police and criminal justice reform bill that will severely hamper the ability of police to do their jobs and make our communities less safe….


Sunday, January 10, 2021
House Democrats Refuse Hearings into IDES Fiasco

For nine months, Rep. Halbrook has been calling for the Illinois House to conduct public hearings on the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s failed response to COVID restriction-driven unemployment claims….


Friday, December 25, 2020
Merry Christmas!

Wishing your family a very Merry Christmas.


Wednesday, December 16, 2020
A Resource Guide for Suspected Unemployment Fraud

Fraud and identity theft related to unemployment claims continues to be a problem in Illinois; but resources are available to help. A list of clickable links follows the guide. IDES…


Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Sign the Petition Against Madigan-backed Tax Increase

Illinois voters sent a clear message this November when they resoundingly rejected the graduated tax hike. Just one month later, Mike Madigan has ignored the will of the people by promising an…


Thursday, November 26, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving

Wishing your family a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday.


Wednesday, October 28, 2020
Saving on Insulin Costs

To people living with diabetes access to affordable insulin is critical. Rep. Halbrook is sharing information from @LillyDiabetes about their Insulin Affordability: Learn. Act. Share. initiative.  Through the initiative, people…