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Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Low-interest bridge loans for Illinois business in the works

Illinois small businesses can tap into $250 million in low-interest bridge loans as soon as this week to help push through the COVID-19 pandemic. The state treasurer’s office will make…


Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Protect yourself from Coronavirus when grocery shopping

Tips from Consumer Reports Precautions to take whether you shop in-store or online With experts saying people should avoid crowded places because of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 , how should you handle…


Sunday, March 22, 2020
Guidance for Child Care Centers, Child Care Homes, and Early Education Programs

From DHS and DCFS… In response to the unprecedented public health emergency that Illinois is facing as a result of the spread of COVID-19, Governor Pritzker has mandated the following…


Saturday, March 21, 2020
“Essential Business” Defined

Essential Businesses and Operations Essential Businesses and Operations are exempt from the Stay-at-Home Order Issued by the Governor and can remain in operation. For the purposes of the Stay-at-Home Executive…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions About Governor Pritzker’s New “Shelter in Place” Executive Order

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like…


Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Rep. Halbrook brings listening tour to Sullivan

Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Rep. Brad Halbrook: Governor touts more of the same in State of the State Address

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said based on the speech Governor JB Pritzker gave today as his State of the State address, he is living in a much different Illinois…


Friday, December 13, 2019
Rep. Halbrook: Funds Available to Enhance Roadway, Railroad Crossing Safety

State Representative Brad Halbrook today encouraged local officials to take advantage of new opportunities to secure state and federal funding to help with improvements to make roadways and railroad crossings…


Friday, December 6, 2019
Halbrook: Special Session is needed to Enact Real Ethics Reforms

State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) along with Blaine Wilhour (R-Beecher City), Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake), Chris Miller (R-Oakdale), and Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) this week called for a special session of…


Monday, November 18, 2019
Halbrook: When Will Democrats Demand Action to End Illinois’ Culture of Corruption?

During the final hours of the spring veto session, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) rejected a plan by Chicago Democrats to delay- possibly permanently prevent-  action on needed ethics reforms…