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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Halbrook, House Republicans Push for Video Conferences to Help Local Families Resolve IDES Claims

State Representative Brad Halbrook and House Republican colleagues bolstered their efforts to connect local families needing unemployment assistance with agents from the Department of Employment Security (IDES) through calls and…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
What You Need to Know About the Remote Committee Process

Session days for the Illinois House have been canceled for this week and next, but committees are meeting remotely. Here’s what you need to know to participate and offer input…


Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Halbrook: Let Families Enjoy High School Sports

“Families and fans need to be allowed to enjoy High School sports again,” Rep. Halbrook said. Rep. Halbrook and a bi-partisan coalition of legislators this week joined school officials in…


Friday, February 26, 2021
Halbrook Secures Spokesman Position on Key House Committees

As the new 102nd General Assembly gets underway, State Representative Brad Halbrook has secured leadership positions on key House committees that play a vital oversight role for state spending, and…


Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Help Preserve Illinois’ Lincoln Heritage-Sign the Petition!

The Orwellian idea of removing Lincoln from Chicago would be as vain as an attempt to erase the history of Chicago itself. ”  Read more at the Tribune here. Sign…


Monday, February 22, 2021
Rep. Halbrook: So-Called “Criminal Justice Reforms” Endanger our Communities

Statement of State Representative Brad Halbrook on the signing into law today of House Bill 3653, “Criminal Justice Reforms” passed in the final hours of the 101st General Assembly’s lame…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Rep. Brad Halbrook: Gov. Pritzker doubles down on failed policies

Instead of leading, State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) says Governor JB Pritzker is again proposing the same failed policies that have made Illinois one of the worst run states in…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Watch the State of the State/Budget Address Today

This year, Gov. Pritzker will deliver his annual State of the State and budget address virtually. The addresses are being combined this year due to the unique circumstances and challenges…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Halbrook: Democrat House Rules Disenfranchise Millions of Illinoisans

New rules pushed through the House today by the majority party continue to shut out Representatives in the minority, and the millions of constituents they represent. State Representative Brad Halbrook…


Thursday, February 4, 2021
Rep. Halbrook: Legislators Should Not “Cut in Line” to get COVID Vaccinations

Responding to this week’s announcement from the Governor’s office that members of the Illinois General Assembly have been added to those immediately eligible for the current round of COVID vaccinations,…