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Sunday, July 2, 2023
Enjoy Summer Grilling Season Safely

Make sure you are following proper safety practices when using grills this holiday weekend and throughout the rest of the summer. July is the peak month for grill fires followed by…


Saturday, July 1, 2023
Fireworks Safety for the 4th Weekend

Here’s what to know about fireworks in Illinois this 4th of July weekend. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2023/06/fireworks-laws-in-illinois-and-safety.html


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…