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Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Seeks Property Tax Stories from Central Illinois Residents

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is asking residents of the 107th District and surrounding communities in Central Illinois to share how Illinois’ high property taxes are impacting…


Thursday, July 23, 2026
New Illinois Movement Growing

SPRINGFIELD, IL – For years, the New Illinois movement was dismissed as a fringe idea. Now, even the Chicago Tribune acknowledges it reflects a growing sense of frustration among Illinoisans who…


Thursday, July 23, 2026
Red Cross Blood Shortage Impacting Central IL

ILLINOIS – Earlier this week, the American Red Cross announced a national emergency blood shortage as the nation’s blood supply declined by nearly 25% during the month of June. This shortage comes during the height of summer, when…


Thursday, July 23, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Tours HSHS Good Shepard Hospital

SHELBYVILLE, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) toured HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital alongside the Chief Administrative Officer, Anthony Powers (pictured) and System Director-Advocacy, Camille Rodriguez. During the visit Rep. Halbrook…


Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Collecting Property Tax Stories from Central Illinois

CENTRAL IL – State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) was the subject of a news segment on ABC20-WICS discussing his efforts to collect stories from property taxpayers about their individual tax…


Thursday, July 16, 2026
Property Tax Tragedies: Rep. Halbrook Wants to Hear YOUR Story.

ILLINOIS – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is seeking testimonials from 107th district and surrounding central Illinois residents. The link to submit your testimonial is here. LINK: https://rephalbrook.com/share-how-property-taxes-are-hurting-you/


Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Rep. Halbrook: CEI Leadership Change Does Not Erase Years of Failure

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is renewing his call for greater legislative oversight of the Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion following the departure of Executive Director…


Friday, July 10, 2026
National Hire a Veteran Day

USA – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is reminding area business owners and job creators that National Hire a Veteran Day is observed on July 25. The leadership, discipline, and…


Thursday, July 9, 2026
Rep. Halbrook Highlights Opening of Trump Accounts Program for American Families

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is encouraging families to learn more about the new Trump Accounts. The program, which is now open, is designed to help children…


Thursday, July 2, 2026
Rep. Halbrook | America 250

UNITED STATES – Illinois State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) wishes everyone across Central Illinois a safe and happy 4th of July. Independence Day is a time to celebrate the freedoms…