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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,…


Thursday, February 4, 2021
Hometown Award applications now being accepted

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards program. Interested townships, villages, cities, and counties can apply now through February 19. Click here for more…


Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Halbrook: Proposed ISBE mandates are indoctrination, not education

State Representative Brad Halbrook today urged local parents to get involved in efforts to block proposed new State Board of Education rules that would require teachers across Illinois to take…


Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Sign the Petition-Urge Gov. Pritzker to veto bill endangering our communities!

Stand with law enforcement officials and public safety agencies across Illinois in urging Governor Pritzker to veto House Bill 3653. This flawed bill will make it more difficult for law enforcement to keep…


Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Rep. Halbrook Statement on Resolving Issues with Pritzker Administration’s Rollout of Next Phase of COVID Vaccinations

“Late Monday the Administration unveiled the new state website to manage information and take appointments for the new Phase 1B of COVID vaccinations statewide. While this site can work well…


Friday, January 22, 2021
IDPH agrees to resume High School Sports in East Central Illinois

This afternoon, IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike has announced that all Illinois health regions that reach Phase 4 of COVID mitigations (that includes our area) can play high school basketball. Read more here.


Friday, January 22, 2021
Halbrook: Pritzker continues attack on small business with push for “decoupling”

State Representative Brad Halbrook today reiterated that he will do everything in his power to stop measures Governor Pritzker continues to push that are devastating small businesses throughout our state….