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Wednesday, June 24, 2020
Schools to reopen in Phase 4 with restrictions

The state announced guidelines for Illinois schools to safely return to in-person Instruction as the state advances to Phase 4 of the Governor’s Restore Illinois plan. GUIDANCE FOR K-12 SCHOOLS…


Tuesday, June 23, 2020
Changes Coming in Reopening “Phase 4”

On June 26 all regions of Illinois are set to move into “Phase 4” of the Governor’s gradual reopening schedule. Here are the changes that are coming:


Sunday, June 21, 2020
Happy Father’s Day to all Dads, Stepdads and Granddads

Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Rep. Halbrook-We Need to Audit IDES

Citing the Illinois Department of Employment Security’s many failures during the Coronavirus lockdown, State Representative Brad Halbrook today called for a complete audit of the agency. Halbrook is co-sponsoring House…


Monday, May 25, 2020
Memorial Day Honors

We remember.


Sunday, May 24, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Democrats push through unbalanced budget

The Democrat majority in the House and the Senate have pushed through a budget plan that exceeds projected revenues by $5 billion, according to State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville). “One…


Saturday, May 23, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Childcare Facilities Can Soon Reopen

Child care facilities closed by the Governor’s executive orders may reopen as early as the end of this month, State Representative Brad Halbrook said today. Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) said that thanks…


Friday, May 22, 2020
Halbrook, House Republican legislators form new legislative group to advance reform agenda

The lack of meaningful action to address the state’s financial woes has prompted a group of legislators to create the Illinois Taxpayer Freedom Caucus that will operate within the House…


Thursday, May 21, 2020
Emergency rule repealed but more rules could be on the way

The Governor today rescinded his emergency rule that would have slapped criminal charges on anyone violating the Governor’s stay at home orders, but State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) says there…


Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Rep. Halbrook Pushes Back Against Gov. Pritzker’s Emergency Order Overreach

Rep. Halbrook today joined House Republican colleagues in pushing back against Governor Pritzker’s continued overreach on coronavirus executive and emergency orders. Watch here.