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Monday, April 26, 2021
Getting Around Illinois: Construction on US 30 in Rock Falls begins May 3

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that weather permitting, pavement patching on US 30 from Prophetstown Road to First Avenue (Illinois 40) in Rock Falls will begin on Monday, May…


Monday, April 19, 2021
McCombie Guest Column: Reimagine Illinois is recipe for ‘greener grass’ in Illinois

From the Clinton Herald, April 14, 2021 Legislators like me who represent Stateline districts know a little something about what it is like to imagine a better state. Many of…


Tuesday, April 13, 2021
State Rep. Tony McCombie announces Spring Photo Contest

Today State Representative Tony McCombie announced the beginning of her Spring 2021 photo contest. State Representative Tony McCombie will once again bring the 71st District to Springfield with her photo…


Monday, April 12, 2021
Local Legislators Decry Clemency Request made by Pam Knight’s Murderer

A bipartisan group of local legislators sent a letter to Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board strongly opposing the clemency request of Andrew J Sucher (Y37520) after…


Tuesday, April 6, 2021
State Rep. Tony McCombie launches Summer Reading Program

State Rep. Tony McCombie is officially launching her 5th Annual Summer Reading Club for elementary school students who live or go to school in the 71st District. The “Reading BUZZ”…


Monday, April 5, 2021
McCombie to Provide Free Museum Pass to Constituents

State Representative Tony McCombie announced that her office will make a free ‘Constituent Education Resource Card’ available to residents wishing to visit select museums and zoos in the Chicagoland area….


Wednesday, March 17, 2021
McCombie pushes Reimagine Illinois platform

The Illinois House Republican caucus today launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’ their State…


Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Bipartisan Coalition of Legislators and Educators Asking Governor Pritzker to Increase Capacity at Extracurricular Events to 25%

State Representative Tony McCombie joined a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health loosen COVID-19 restrictions at K-12 extracurricular events to…


Friday, February 26, 2021
High Energy Bills? Help may be available for Jo-Carroll Energy customers

Severe cold weather in large portions of the U.S. led to historic increases in the price of natural gas in mid-February. The frigid conditions lead to an increased demand for…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
McCombie says budget proposal lacks reforms and again breaks promises

State Representative Tony McCombie issued the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s third Budget Address: “Unfortunately, I am frustrated to report another year of broken promises by Governor Pritzker. The…