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Friday, June 30, 2023
Gas, Grocery Taxes to Increase Just in Time for the Holiday Weekend

Starting Saturday, it’s going to cost you more to gas up and stock up… Illinois taxes increase on basic necessities Saturday | Illinois | thecentersquare.com


Thursday, June 29, 2023
Federal Appeals Court Hears Democrats’ Gun Ban

The Constitutionality of Illinois Democrats’ gun and magazine ban was heard Thursday in Federal Appeals Court.  Federal appeals court hears challenge to Illinois gun and magazine bans | Illinois…


Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Canadian Wildfires Causing Air Quality Alerts Across Illinois

Most of Illinois is experiencing unhealthy air quality conditions due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. If you are able, consider staying inside as much as possible over the next several days to limit…


Thursday, June 22, 2023
FOID card legal battle moves forward in Sangamon County

Attorneys have presented oral arguments in the Sangamon County court battle over the constitutionality of FOID cards in Illinois.


Wednesday, June 21, 2023
Join Rep. Halbrook and Sen. McClure for a Session-End Town Hall in Effingham

State Representative Brad Halbrook invites residents in Effingham County to meet him and State Senator Steve McClure on June 29th at the Effingham City Hall to discuss state issues and…


Sunday, June 18, 2023
Celebrate Dads Today!

Happy Father’s Day to the amazing dads across Illinois!


Friday, June 16, 2023
Join Reps Halbrook and Caulkins for a Session-End Town Hall in Mt. Zion

State Representative Brad Halbrook invites residents in Macon County to meet him and State Representative Dan Caulkins on June 22nd at the Mt. Zion Convention Center to discuss state issues…


Friday, June 16, 2023
Encouraging Young Readers

Rep. Halbrook had a great time reading to children (and parents) this week at the Effingham Public Library. Rep. Halbrook is in the process of planning more library visits for…


Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Honor Old Glory on Flag Day

246 years ago today, Old Glory was adopted as the official flag of our great nation. Since its adoption, the American flag has proudly served as a symbol of freedom…


Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Tax Prediction: “It Won’t Be Pretty.”

Rep. Halbrook was a resounding “no” vote on the Democrats’ $56 billion budget and stressed at the time that it sets Illinois Families up for a big tax increase. Jim…