In light of the severe storms that came through Illinois last night, this is a reminder that we need to be prepared in case of tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. The…

Champaign County Clerk, Gordy Hulten (seated center), testifies to the Elections and Campaign Finance Committee at the State Capitol on Friday, February 24, 2017.The testimony from Mr. Hulten and several…

I was happy to host the first “Page-for-a-Day” from our area this week, Elizabeth Hess, the morning personality for NewsTalk 1400 on WDWS-AM radio out of Champaign, IL. The “Page”…

Springfield…Governor Bruce Rauner began his third budget address since taking office by quoting President Abraham Lincoln, said State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville). “The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and…

WATCH LIVE: Governor Rauner Delivers Budget Address Governor Bruce Rauner will deliver his annual Budget Address to a joint session of the 100th General Assembly in Springfield at Noon today….

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) announced today that he has established four advisory committees to involve local residents in the democratic process. “I believe that government closest to the people…

State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) has been named to five committees in the Illinois House of Representatives for the 100th General Assembly. They include Cities & Villages, Counties & Townships,…

Gov. Rauner on the Illinois House Floor. “I am encouraged by the governor’s speech and his continued determination to change the way we do business in this state to entice…

Dear Employees: By now you’ve heard the shocking news that Attorney General Lisa Madigan went into court late yesterday to petition a judge to halt state employee pay. It’s disappointing…

Today at 12:00 noon, Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner will deliver his third ‘State of the State’ address to a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. You may watch or…