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Friday, March 19, 2021
New “Bridge Phase” Further Delays Full Illinois Reopening

While other states have fully reopened this year, Governor Pritzker continues to drag his feet. On Thursday, he announced a new “bridge phase” between Phase 4 and Phase 5 in…


Thursday, March 18, 2021
Join the Fight Against Illinois’ Culture of Corruption

Enough is enough! Let’s end the culture of corruption in Illinois by eliminating conflicts of interest, removing partisan politics from drawing legislative boundaries and giving citizens more control of their…


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
Fiscal Responsibility, Ethical Government, Plentiful Jobs…It’s Time to Reimagine Illinois!

If you could build a better Illinois, what would it look like? We’ve reimagined an Illinois free of corruption and with responsible fiscal leadership. An Illinois where jobs are plentiful…


Tuesday, March 16, 2021
Illinois Students: Submit Your Free Application for Federal Student Aid

his week is Rock the FAFSA Week to encourage Illinois students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. Even if a student isn’t sure college is the next step, the FAFSA can…


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…