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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Protect yourself from Coronavirus when grocery shopping

Tips from Consumer Reports Precautions to take whether you shop in-store or online With experts saying people should avoid crowded places because of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 , how should you handle…


Sunday, March 22, 2020
Guidance for Child Care Centers, Child Care Homes, and Early Education Programs

From DHS and DCFS… In response to the unprecedented public health emergency that Illinois is facing as a result of the spread of COVID-19, Governor Pritzker has mandated the following…


Saturday, March 21, 2020
“Essential Business” Defined

Essential Businesses and Operations Essential Businesses and Operations are exempt from the Stay-at-Home Order Issued by the Governor and can remain in operation. For the purposes of the Stay-at-Home Executive…


Friday, March 20, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions About Governor Pritzker’s New “Shelter in Place” Executive Order

On Friday, March 20th, Governor Pritzker issued Executive Order 2020-10 requiring all Illinoisans to stay in their homes to prevent the further spread of COVID-19. The order prohibits things like…


Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Respecting New Coronavirus Guidelines, Rep. Halbrook Postpones Atwood Traveling Office Hours

Statement of Rep. Brad Halbrook concerning postponement of traveling office hours scheduled for March 23 at the Atwood Village Hall: “Out of an abundance of caution, and in cooperation with…


Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Halbrook: Governor Must Implement Immediate Provisions Ensuring Assisted Living Residents Can Vote

With primary election day underway across Illinois today, Rep. Brad Halbrook said he’s receiving calls about assisted living residents and other seniors currently living in “lock down” due to the…


Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Rep. Halbrook’s Listening Tour Coming to Atwood

Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Rep. Halbrook welcomes EIU physical education major to the Capitol

Dillon Birch of Shelbyville, a Jr. at EIU majoring in Physical Education, recently met with Rep. Brad Halbrook at the Capitol to discuss higher education and physical education issues. Thank…


Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Area FFA Chapters Visit the Capitol for Agriculture Day

Members of the Shelbyville and Macon Meridian FFA chapters visited with Rep. Halbrook during Agriculture Day 2020 at the state Capitol. Thank you for all you do for local farmers…


Tuesday, March 3, 2020
Rep. Halbrook brings listening tour to Sullivan