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Thursday, May 2, 2024
House Republicans Respond to Democrats’ Political Games

Yesterday, Democrats passed brazen legislation in the Illinois House to change election law to their own self-serving political advantages, stifle the ability of the Republican party to fill office vacancies,…


Wednesday, May 1, 2024
McCombie Column: Clock is Ticking on Spring Session Calendar

It’s springtime in Northwest Illinois, and with just four weeks left on the legislative calendar, bills are moving fast at the State Capitol. My priorities this spring are to lower…


Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Small Business Week

Happy National Small Business Week to the entrepreneurs who power our economy! House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is encouraging Illinois residents to shop local this week to show support for…


Monday, April 29, 2024
ISP Warns of New Scam

The Illinois State Police is warning residents of a recent phone scam where impersonators claim to be ISP investigators. If you receive a phone call from someone claiming to be…


Friday, April 26, 2024
Photos: This Week in the 89th District

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was out and about at home in her 89th Legislative District. Lawmakers were not scheduled to be in session this week, so McCombie took the…


Wednesday, April 24, 2024
E-Notary: Now Available in Illinois

The Illinois Secretary of State’s office is launching a new Electronic Notary system that allows residents to notarize documents remotely. Through the state’s new E-Notary system, Illinois residents can now…


Tuesday, April 23, 2024
McCombie to Host DMV Event in Stockton

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring DMV services directly to area residents. At the upcoming “Mobile DMV” event, residents will…


Monday, April 22, 2024
Happy Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day takes place on April 22nd every year and dates back to 1970, when U.S.-based organizers were hoping to bring awareness to the environmental issues. Now,…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Photos: This Week in Springfield

It was a busy week in the Illinois House with the 3rd reading bill deadline. There was significant floor action, lively debates, and a flurry of legislation passed. Leader McCombie…


Friday, April 19, 2024
Insurance Reform Measure Passes House; House Republicans Ensure No Enhancements for Migrants

During this week’s legislative session, the House passed the Healthcare Protection Act (HPA), a complex bill to reform insurance. The measure removes prior authorization for crisis mental healthcare and bans…