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Thursday, May 23, 2024
Illinois House Honors Fallen Servicemembers

The House Memorial Day ceremony was held this week, honoring the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have lost their lives in service to our nation. This annual ceremony…


Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Halbrook, House Mark Strasburg’s 150th Anniversary

Rep. Halbrook this week led the Illinois House in celebrating the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Village of Strasburg. Many of Strasburg’s first settlers in the 1860’s and…


Friday, May 17, 2024
Stand Up for Women

Rep. Halbrook and several of his House Republican colleagues stood up for women at the Capitol today, pledging support for legislation protecting women’s sports and personal spaces. House Bill 5830,…


Thursday, May 16, 2024
Halbrook, McClure Pass Legislation to Honor Local Teens

Route 51 around Assumption will be designated as the “Connor-Keegan Memorial Highway” to honor two teens who tragically lost their lives in 2022. The designation, in remembrance of the lives…


Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Candidates Push Back Against Democrats’ Latest Election Power-Grab Legislation

Candidates have filed suit against legislation recently passed by the majority party in the Illinois General Assembly that hinders slating of candidates for elected office, preventing voters from having a…


Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Honoring Firefighters

Today was another day to honor first responders who risk and sometimes sacrifice their lives for our safety. We paid tribute to the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives…


Monday, May 13, 2024
Pritzker’s $800 Million Budget Hole

Despite our warnings, Illinois Democrats used one-time federal aid from the pandemic to justify long-term spending on pet projects and the expansion of state programs. Now that pandemic funds have…


Sunday, May 12, 2024
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all of the incredible mothers who do so much for others! Make sure to show your appreciation for the mothers in your life today and every…


Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Illinois House Congratulates Village of Stewardson on 150th Anniversary

Springfield…The Village of Stewardson is celebrating it’s 150th anniversary this year, and the Illinois House of Representatives joined Rep. Brad Halbrook in offering congratulations and good wishes. Stewardson Mayor Paul…


Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Christian County Ag Fair Celebrates Centennial Anniversary with Visit to the Capitol, Congratulatory Resolution

State Representative Brad Halbrook and his House colleagues today welcomed Representatives from the Christian County Agricultural Fair to celebrate the fair’s landmark 100th Anniversary. “A centennial anniversary is an amazing…