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Wednesday, September 17, 2025
Join the Illinois Soybean Growers for a FREE Grain Bin Safety Seminar Next Week

Grain bin accidents are on the rise—and they’re one of the deadliest hazards on the farm. Join the Illinois Soybean Growers for a free Grain Bin Safety Webinar next Tuesday,…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Illinois Tax Amnesty Period Begins October 1

💰 Owe back taxes to the State of Illinois? Don’t pay more than you have to. Starting October 1, the state is offering a limited tax amnesty period — pay your outstanding taxes in full and…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Halbrook Extends Deepest Condolences to Edgar Family

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after news emerged that former Governor Jim Edgar passed away after a battle with cancer: “I extend my deepest…


Monday, September 15, 2025
Rep. Halbrook: Educational Bureaucrats Moving the Goalposts Again

Parents, educators, and taxpayers deserve the truth about what’s happening in Illinois schools. But instead of transparency, the education bureaucrats are moving the goalposts—again. Here’s what you need to know.


Monday, September 15, 2025
Halbrook: Our Residents Cannot Afford Higher Property Taxes

Decades of poor public policy has led to Illinoisans paying the highest property taxes in the nation. Our residents just simply cannot afford it. Illinois needs structural reform today. To…


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Halbrook: Taxpayer-funded benefits should go to citizens first

Thursday, September 11, 2025
Halbrook Prioritizes Citizens over Illegal Aliens with New Legislation

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following release after filing HB 4118, which prohibits illegal aliens from accessing financial aid, if the same aid is not made…


Thursday, September 11, 2025
Remembering 9/11

On this day, 24 years ago, America was forever changed. 2,977 victims lost their lives on that day due to the terror attacks that shook our great nation. This day…


Thursday, July 31, 2025
Halbrook Notes Gov. Pritzker’s Priorities: Illegal Aliens Over Law-Abiding Citizens

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s prioritization of illegal aliens over law-abiding citizens with the launch of his ‘Know Your…


Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Halbrook Files HR 427, Urges Pritzker to Reinstate School Choice in Illinois

SHELBYVILLE, IL… State Representative Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) issued the following statement after filing House Resolution 427, a measure that urges Governor Pritzker to opt Illinois into the provisions of the…