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Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wishing You a Peaceful, Joyous Christmas Eve

Happy Christmas Eve! Whether you’re gathered with family, enjoying a quiet night, or counting down the hours until tomorrow’s festivities begin, may the spirit of the season be with you….


Monday, December 23, 2024
Rep. Halbrook: New Year Brings New Shelbyville Office Hours

Rep. Halbrook today announced that regular, in-person office hours are coming to his Shelbyville office in the New Year. Beginning with January 2, 2025, Representative Halbrook’s staff will be on…


Saturday, December 21, 2024
Winter Solstice = Longer Days Ahead!

Today marks the Winter Solstice, the longest night of the year. This is a great reminder to slow down and relax as we prepare for longer, brighter days ahead! 


Friday, December 20, 2024
New-Year Laws Business Owners Need to be Aware of

Starting January 1, 2025, hundreds of new laws will take effect in Illinois. Here are 9 new employment laws business owners should know. https://natlawreview.com/article/illinois-employers-need-know-nine-new-employment-laws-2025#google_vignette


Thursday, December 19, 2024
Congratulations Deer Hunters

Illinois hunters had a successful deer season, harvesting 6,000 more deer this year than last year. https://www.wcia.com/news/illinois-news/firearm-deer-season-harvests-82000-deer-across-illinois-up-from-last-year


Wednesday, December 18, 2024
New Laws You Should Know About

Here are five new Illinois laws taking effect in 2025 that you need to know about. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/12/5-new-laws-you-need-to-know.html


Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Tis the Season for Scams

Text and email scams are on the rise and especially prevalent during the holidays. Here are some common scam tactics you should look out for. https://1440wrok.com/scam-text-cost-illinois-resident-almost-30000


Saturday, December 14, 2024
Wreaths Across America Gets a Local Boost

On Wreaths Across America Day, we pause to pay tribute to our veterans. Today, thousands of wreaths will be placed at the graves of veterans across the nation as a…


Friday, December 13, 2024
Halbrook: Business Owners Need to Keep Up with Changes to the Federal Corporate Transparency Act

Rep. Brad Halbrook today alerted business owners throughout the district to a new development in the Federal Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) of which they need to be aware. “The CTA…


Wednesday, December 11, 2024
New Laws for the New Year

Each year, hundreds of new state laws go into effect. Here are some of the laws you should know about heading into 2025. https://www.mystateline.com/news/local-news/these-new-illinois-laws-are-going-into-effect-on-jan-1-2025