Some downstate Counties will be voting on whether the majority of Illinois should break away from Cook County. Downstate group behind movement to break free from Cook County | Illinois…

A federal judge in Rockford recently ruled it unconstitutional for Illinoisans with concealed carry permits to be prohibited from carrying guns on public transportation.

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate the hard work and dedication of workers across the nation. Wishing all workers a relaxing day of rest.

National Grief Awareness Day today brings attention to the many ways individuals can cope with grief and acts as a reminder that closure comes in different forms for everyone. If…

College football returns to the Land of Lincoln in a big way tomorrow night when the University of Illinois hosts Eastern Illinois University at Memorial Stadium in Champaign. This marks…

Representative Halbrook this week attended a surprise Retirement Party Celebration for Ed Voltenburg of Findlay. Ed is retiring from the Findlay Fire Protection District after serving 11 years as the…

Very high temperatures are expected to continue across Illinois today. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat:  Stay out of the sun….

On August 26th, 1818, Illinois ratified its first State Constitution. Let’s celebrate this foundation of principles and values that our State constitution created!

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a Sangamon County Judge’s ruling, which stops the Democrats’ plan to change the rules for ballot access in the middle of an election cycle….

Rep. Halbrook this week visited and talked with the residents of Brookstone Estates in Effingham.  Topics discussed included the state budget and taxes and how they’re impacting central Illinois, illegal…