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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…


Thursday, June 21, 2018
STOP School Violence Grants Available: Application Deadline July 23

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), and Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) is seeking applications for funding under the Student, Teachers, and Officers Preventing (STOP) School…


Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Halbrook Speaks at American Legion Illinois Premier Boys State 83rd Annual Session

It was a pleasure speaking at the American Legion Premier Boys State yesterday evening at Eastern Illinois University. Christopher Benigno does a fantastic job chairing such a wonderful program that…


Monday, June 11, 2018
Representative Halbrook’s Capitol Update–June 11, 2018

BUDGET FY19 budget passed with bipartisan support and signed into law. Last Monday, Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law a $38.5 billion bipartisan compromise budget. The bulk of the FY19…