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Friday, September 18, 2020
POW-MIA Remembrance Day: Our Heroes Are Never Forgotten

Today we remember and honor our nation’s heroes who were held captive as prisoners of war and those who remain missing. You are not forgotten. 


Friday, September 11, 2020
September 11, 2001

We remember. And we honor those who lost their lives.


Monday, September 7, 2020
Celebrate American Workers!

Have a happy and safe Labor Day!


Friday, August 21, 2020
Remembering “Big Jim” Thompson

This week Illinois says goodbye to its 37th Governor, the history-making James R. Thompson. Illinois’ longest-serving governor, Thompson passed away last Friday at the age of 84. Governor Thompson left…


Tuesday, August 18, 2020
Halbrook, House Republican colleagues call for immediate action on ethics reform proposals

In the wake of the ComEd scandal that has embroiled House Speaker Michael Madigan, there have been a number of legislators who are now talking about ethics reforms including Democrats,…


Monday, August 17, 2020
2020 Session Update

New Budget Based on Spending, Borrowing and Taxes Representative Halbrook cast a strong “no” vote on House Democrats’ partisan budget plan that increased spending and debt, and sets the table…


Friday, August 14, 2020
Rep. Halbrook named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise, an award given by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to legislators who have made special contributions to…


Thursday, July 30, 2020
Halbrook Sponsors Resolution to Remove Madigan as Speaker

Citing the ongoing list of scandals involving long-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, State Representative Brad Halbrook today joined dozens of House colleagues in calling for an immediate vote on a…


Monday, July 27, 2020
Rep. Halbrook: Protect Yourself from Unemployment Fraud

Following an admission by the Pritzker Administration that Illinoisans are being targeted for unemployment related fraud, State Representative Brad Halbrook today warned families and seniors to be vigilant, and to…


Friday, July 24, 2020
Sign the Petition – End the Silence on our Culture of Corruption!

We cannot wait any longer to clean up Illinois’ culture of corruption! Sign the petition to encourage Governor Pritzker to immediately call the legislature into Special Session to pass real,…