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Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Chatham Tragedy

Our prayers are with the children, families, counselors and entire community impacted by the tragic loss of life at an afterschool program in Chatham yesterday. Our deepest condolences to the…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Halbrook: The SAFE-T Act Makes Illinois Less Safe

The SAFE-T Act puts all Illinois communities at risk. This dangerous law needs to be repealed before more people get hurt. “The SAFE-T Act continues to prove that it makes…


Friday, April 25, 2025
Halbrook: IDOT Construction Alert on I-70 In Cumberland County, Begins Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that patching and resurfacing on westbound Interstate 70 from the Effingham/Cumberland County line to about 2 miles east into Cumberland County begins Monday, April…


Friday, April 25, 2025
This Week in Springfield (Photos)

Thursday, April 24, 2025
Halbrook: Testing Requirements for Senior Drivers May Change Soon in Illinois

Testing requirements for senior drivers may soon change in Illinois. Here’s what you should know.


Monday, April 21, 2025
Rep. Halbrook Marks National Zone Week

Road work is essential for safer and better infrastructure, but it also comes with risks for workers and drivers. Work zones require extra attention, slower speeds, and a commitment to…


Sunday, April 20, 2025
Halbrook Wishes the 107th District a Happy Easter

Happy Easter! Today we celebrate renewal, hope, and the promise of new beginnings. May this day bring a sense of renewal and hope for the season ahead.


Friday, April 18, 2025
Construction Alert: J-Turn Intersection at US 51 in Assumption, Beginning Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced the construction of a J-turn intersection at U.S. 51 and Leafland Street in Assumption. A J-turn intersection requires drivers to make a right turn…


Friday, April 18, 2025
Halbrook Marks Good Friday

Good Friday is a day of reflection, remembrance, and gratitude. It is a time to pause, look inward, and consider the deeper meaning of grace and redemption. As this solemn…


Thursday, April 17, 2025
Maundy Thursday

Maundy Thursday commemorates the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet. Today we remember Jesus’ words: “A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just…