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Saturday, May 4, 2024
It’s Jewish-American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month recognizes and honors the important contributions of Jewish Americans. This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history!


Friday, May 3, 2024
Governor Signs Dems’ Elections Bill

The Governor signed Democrats’ overtly partisan elections bill into law this morning, not even two full days after it was filed in the House. Just yesterday the Governor said at…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Rep. Halbrook: Democrat Election Bill is Politics on Steroids

Wednesday evening, the majority party in the Illinois House pushed through last-minute election legislation that further shifts the process in favor of ruling Democrats.  Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the…


Thursday, May 2, 2024
Halbrook, Prayer Caucus Mark National Day of Prayer

Rep. Halbrook and fellow members of the Illinois Legislative Prayer Caucus kicked off the National Day of Prayer today with their second annual Prayer Breakfast. This year’s keynote speaker was…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Bringing Home the Bacon!

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Halbrook Announces Legislative Prayer Caucus Breakfast

Rep. Halbrook today took to the House floor to remind members about the upcoming National Day of Prayer, and to announce the Legislative Prayer Caucus’s 2nd Annual Prayer Breakfast coming…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Down to the Final Weeks…

We’re back in Springfield today and kicking off the final month of the spring legislative session. This week is expected to be committee-heavy as we begin moving Senate Bills ahead…


Monday, April 29, 2024
Shop Small to Support Local Small Businesses!

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy. Remember to shop local this week and show your support for small businesses in Illinois!


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Repairing Illinois’ Reputation for Corruption

Illinois has a national reputation for corruption. If we want to turn that around and earn the trust of our residents, we have to end public corruption in Illinois. We…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Happy Passover!

Tonight, the 8-day celebration of Passover begins. Happy Passover to all who will begin this holy celebration!