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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Happy Mother’s Day!

God bless all the amazing moms in Illinois! Happy Mother’s Day!


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Halbrook: The Border Crisis is an Illinois Crisis.

As Title 42 immigration controls end at midnight Thursday, Rep. Halbrook reminded his colleagues in the Illinois House that the immigration crisis at the border has already become a crisis…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Democrats Advance Yet More Firearms Restrictions

The House Judiciary Criminal Committee approved Democrats’ omnibus firearms bill despite concerns from Republicans, gun advocacy organizations and the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association. https://www.wandtv.com/news/illinois-house-committee-approves-firearm-omnibus-bill/article_236595b4-eed1-11ed-8a84-675289a12dfe.html


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Halbrook Points out Hypocrisy in Democrats’ Claims of “Protecting Women”

As the Democrat supermajority in the Illinois House Wednesday pushed through several abortion-related bills claiming they were needed to “protect women”, Rep. Halbrook pointed out their blatant hypocrisy. Watch below.


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Firefighters Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony

This morning we stood with first responders at the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony in Springfield to remember the Illinois firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty…


Monday, May 8, 2023
The Rising Cost of Medicaid Coverage for Illegal Immigrants

The estimated cost for Illinois to continue providing health care coverage to noncitizens who are otherwise ineligible for Medicaid benefits has been revised upward to $1.1 billion for the upcoming…


Sunday, May 7, 2023
How Safe is it to Eat Fish Caught in Illinois Waters?

The Illinois Department of Public Health has announced updated consumption advisories for sport fish caught in Illinois waters. https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/idph-releases-updated-list-of-illinois-sport-fish-consumption-advisories/


Friday, May 5, 2023
Chicago Judge Reverses Block on Dem. Gun Ban

A federal appeals judge in Chicago has put a hold on last week’s ruling that blocked enforcement of Illinois’ assault weapons ban. https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/illinois-assault-weapons-ban-in-effect-after-ruling-chicago-judge/3134310/


Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer Commemorated with Legislative Prayer Breakfast

Rep. Halbrook had a great start to the day at the Legislative Prayer Breakfast honoring our National Day of Prayer. Click the link below to watch! https://youtu.be/SZeqEYne4pg


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Halbrook: Democrat Legislative Supermajority Continues to put Self Service Above Public Service

A Federal Jury today found all defendants in the “Com-Ed Four” corruption trial guilty of bribery-related charges. Rep. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement: “This trial has provided the public…