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Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Shelbyville DMV Renovations will Require a Temporary Relocation

Changes are coming to the Secretary of State’s Drivers Services Facility in Shelbyville, including a temporary relocation while renovations are underway.


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Appreciate Cows!

Happy National Cow Appreciation Day! Whether it be providing us with dairy or beef products, cows are an important part of our food supply. 


Monday, July 8, 2024
Turkey Hunting Change on the Way

Beginning next year, .410 shot shells will be added to the acceptable sizes of turkey shot already accepted by the state. https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/new-illinois-law-sets-shells-for-turkey-hunting/article_feed41d0-3981-11ef-8c0f-83687bf97471.html


Sunday, July 7, 2024
Farmers Market Coupon Book Available for Income-Eligible Seniors

Farmers Market season is here! The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), administered jointly by the Illinois Department on Aging and Illinois Department of Human Services, offers income-eligible older adults…


Saturday, July 6, 2024
Happy Birthday to the Illinois State Flag!

On this day in 1915, Illinois adopted its first official state flag! https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2019/08/the-flag.html


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July! Since this day in 1776, America has been a beacon of freedom, liberty, and hope across the globe.


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Supreme Court Won’t Immediately Hear Challenges to Illinois Firearms Ban

The United States Supreme Court has declined to hear a set of challenges to Illinois Democrats’ firearms ban for now. Here’s what you should know.  https://chicago.suntimes.com/politics/2024/07/02/supreme-court-declines-hear-challenge-illinois-assault-weapons-ban


Monday, July 1, 2024
Halbrook Helps Honor Ed Ballard at Dudley Smith Farm Field Day

Rep. Halbrook recently joined-in the program for the 2024 Dudley Smith Farm Field Day at the Dudley Smith Initiative Farm in Christian County. The farm is a 228-acre research site…


Friday, June 28, 2024
Happy Anniversary Graphic Packaging International in Shelbyville!

Rep. Halbrook was proud to join Shelbyville Mayor Jeff Johnson, Plant Manager John McLeod, Shelbyville Business Developer Robert Johnston, and State Senator Steve McClure for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of Graphic…


Thursday, June 27, 2024
AI in Agriculture

AI is making its mark on many industries, including Illinois agriculture. https://www.thecentersquare.com/illinois/article_f4d61520-3308-11ef-88f6-c3ac6729d563.html