Brad Halbrook

10/15/2026

Oh SNAP! Illinois Taxpayers Are on the Hook for Another $70 Million!

10/14/2026

The Illinois Freedom Caucus will be LIVE with a discussion and update on Pritzker's BUILD ACT. This legislation is a local housing hostile takeover by the state. It will be bad for communities, taxpayers, zoning, and developers too.

10/13/2026

October 13, 2026, 92 degrees in Central Illinois, full sun and good wind. This is a screen grab at 5:41pm from MISO’s app. Solar ☀️, wind 💨 & Battery 🪫 are less than 10% of our needs.
Additionally look at what electricity ⚡️ is costing💰in Illinois.
Maybe another “energy bill” in “veto session this fall or “lame duck” in January will make it all better.
Repeal FEJA, CEGA & CRGA.

10/13/2026

Illinois Taxes You in Life… AND in Death?!

10/12/2026

🚜 National Farmers Day — October 12 🇺🇸
Today, we recognize and celebrate the hardworking farmers who help feed, fuel, and clothe our nation.
Agriculture is more than an industry in Illinois. It is a way of life, a proud tradition, and a legacy passed from one generation to the next. With 96% of Illinois farms family-owned, farming remains deeply rooted in our communities and our state's heritage.
From early mornings to late nights, through unpredictable weather and changing markets, our farmers demonstrate the dedication, perseverance, and work ethic that help make America strong.
To our farmers and farm families: Thank you for all you do, every day, to keep Illinois and America growing! 🌽🚜🇺🇸

10/12/2026

District offices are closed Monday, October 12 in recognition of the Columbus Day holiday. www.rephalbrook.com

10/12/2026

Today we commemorate explorer Christopher Columbus’ 1492 arrival in the Americas. Wishing all a happy Columbus Day!

10/07/2026

October 7 Remembrance 🇮🇱
Today marks three years since the horrific October 7 terrorist attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel.
We remember the innocent lives taken, the survivors, the hostages and their families, and all those whose lives were forever changed by the violence of that day.
May we continue to honor the victims, stand against terrorism and antisemitism, and pray for lasting peace.
We remember October 7. We stand with Israel.

10/06/2026

💯% Correct Chairman State Representative Chris Miller - Illinois First

I no longer recognize Jim Durkin as a member of the Republican Party.

His endorsement of JB Pritzker for Governor is further proof that he never cared about good public policy.

In 2017, Durkin allowed 14 of his members to vote for the largest permanent income tax increase in state history. That tax increase fueled much of the ever-increasing budgets under Pritzker.

In 2019, he walked into our Republican Caucus and demanded that 20 Republicans vote for doubling the gas that was put on a permanent escalator every year. That bill included a 50% increase in vehicle registration fees and other fee increases. Now, the interest on that money is being used to bail out the Chicago transit system.

In that same year, Durkin demanded that 10 Republicans vote for Pritzker’s first budget which was the largest general revenue budget in state history. Each subsequent budget has been higher than the previous one.

Under Durkin, the Republican Caucus slipped back into super-minority, losing 7 seats in his final year as leader.

Under Pritzker, Illinois ranks near the bottom for job growth and at the top for taxes, out-migration, and debt. We are the abortion capital of the Midwest and assisted su***de just became legal on September 11, 2026. This is the agenda Durkin endorses when he endorses Pritzker.

As a former prosecutor, Durkin should know that the SAFE-T Act and sanctuary state law has made us less safe. He doesn’t care and in fact, voted for more gun control as Republican leader.

Jim Durkin will always be known as a traitor to Republicans and when Pritzker continues to enact radical progressive policies and kowtow to special interests, Durkin will own the results of those policies, too.

10/01/2026

LIHEAP supports income eligible households across Illinois with utility costs for natural gas, propane and electricity. Applications for the program open October 1. https://dceo.illinois.gov/communityservices/homeweatherization/communityactionagencies/helpillinoisfamilies.html