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Tuesday, December 4, 2018
National Day of Mourning

The United States Postal Service will suspend mail service to honor President Bush on Wednesday.


Monday, December 3, 2018
Representative McCombie Celebrates Illinois’ Bicentennial

Today the entire State of Illinois celebrated 200 years of statehood. On December 3, 1818, less than a year after legislation was introduced in Congress to allow the Illinois Territory…


Monday, December 3, 2018
Morrison wins Governor’s Hometown Award

Illinois presented 23 localities with honors for the 2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards program, during a special reception at the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Morrison Loft 112 was…


Monday, December 3, 2018
Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois!!

Monday, November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Information

MORE THAN 9 million vehicles expected to travel the ILLINOIS Tollway SYSTEM this THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Drivers reminded to slow down in work zones and Give Then Distance when traveling DOWNERS…


Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Walmart, SunPower Announce 23-Megawatt Solar Agreement

Renewable energy agreement is projected to cover 21 sites in Illinois, including Walmart Distribution Center in Sterling. Walmart recently announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have…


Friday, November 2, 2018
Week in Review: Week ending November 3

Week in Review for week ending 11/3/18     Key   1. Budget – October 2018 revenue 2.  Education a. Illinois Report Card  b.      SAT test 3. Fire Safety – Smoke alarms 4. Outdoors – Deer…


Friday, November 2, 2018
Illinois Tollway Authority hiring Welders

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following positions are currently vacant within the Tollway Human Resources will accept applications, with resumes from: November 1, 2018 through November 16, 2018 JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To…


Thursday, October 25, 2018
McCombie Speaks with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School

Rep. Tony McCombie spoke with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School on October 24. This group is a group that meets after school to discuss books, listen to…


Monday, October 22, 2018
Rep. McCombie Continues Recognizing Summer Reading Program Participants

After concluding her Second Annual Summer Reading Club for students in the 71st District, Rep. Tony McCombie began visiting area schools this past week to give special recognition to students…