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Saturday, September 11, 2021
Never Forget

Today, September 11, marks the 20th anniversary of the terror attacks that changed our lives forever. We remember and honor those that lost their lives that day, and the heroes that…


Friday, September 10, 2021
Halbrook votes NO on disastrous “California-Style” Energy Bill

Late Thursday night Democrats in the House pushed through a disastrous energy bill that will strain Illinois families’ power supply, raise consumer prices, and make our state more dependent on…


Friday, September 10, 2021
“Sham” Ethics Reform Bill Passes House, Sent to the Governor

Late Thursday the Illinois House of Representatives voted to accept the changes made to the ethics reform bill.  The bill will pass on to Governor Pritzker to be signed into…


Wednesday, September 8, 2021
Representative Halbrook’s Arcola Town Hall Rescheduled for September 14

State Representative Brad Halbrook has rescheduled his Town Hall/Legislative Update for families in the Arcola area. The event will now be held on Tuesday, September 14. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will…


Friday, August 27, 2021
URGENT UPDATE – Rep. Halbrook’s Arcola Town Hall to be Rescheduled Due to Legislative Special Session

Representative Brad Halbrook announced today that due to the special session of the House and Senate now scheduled for Tuesday, August 31 in Springfield, he has had to cancel the…


Thursday, August 26, 2021
Halbrook: Governor’s Phased Reopening of Some IDES Offices “Too Little, Too Late” For Thousands of Workers Displaced by Lockdowns

The Governor’s announcement that he will reopen a small handful of IDES offices on an appointment only basis is much too little, too late to help tens of thousands of…


Thursday, August 12, 2021
Halbrook: Pritzker Administration Threats Force School Mask Mandate Compliance

Timothy Christian Schools in Elmhurst planned to remain mask-optional for this coming school year while they investigated the legality of Governor Pritzker’s mandate.  Yesterday Superintendent Matt Davidson received an email…


Thursday, August 12, 2021
Join Rep. Halbrook for a Legislative Town Hall/Update in Sullivan

State Representative Brad Halbrook is encouraging local families to join him for an upcoming Town Hall event in Sullivan. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) will provide an update on the Governor’s statewide…


Thursday, August 5, 2021
Halbrook: Gov. Pritzker is the only person who still believes there is a pandemic

Governor Pritzker declared Wednesday that he will require all teachers and students to wear masks indoors this fall, regardless of vaccination status.  Masks will be required indoors at all times,…


Thursday, July 29, 2021
Halbrook: Planned Exelon Plant Closures a “strong failure of leadership”

In a statement yesterday, Exelon Generation Chief Nuclear Officer Dave Rhoades announced the closing of 2 nuclear plants in Illinois, saying: “With no signs of a breakthrough on clean energy…