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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
First Army to Host ‘Movie Night’ at the Rock Island Arsenal Memorial Park

First Army is celebrating their centennial this year and is looking for various events/opportunities to celebrate our 100 yrs of Service with our QCA friends and neighbors/public at large.  The…


Monday, May 21, 2018
Five Opportunity Zones Are Announced

Springfield, IL –Over 300 Opportunity Zone census tract recommendations submitted by the State of Illinois, have been approved by the U.S. Treasury Department. These zones cover over 85% of the…


Monday, May 21, 2018
McCombie BUZZ – May 21, 2018 Legislative Update

Heroic action by school resource officer stops Dixon school shooter. An armed intruder entered the high school building in Dixon, Illinois and opened fire on students and educators.  Taking immediate…


Friday, May 11, 2018
Illinois Associated Fire Fighters Visit Rep. McCombie in Springfield

325 firefighters from across the state came to Springfield for their annual lobby day


Thursday, May 10, 2018
State Releases Grants for County Fairs and Trails

Springfield, IL – Rep. Tony McCombie (IL-71) today announced the release of two Illinois Transportation Enhancement (ITEP) grants and county fair money in the 71st legislative district. Northwest Illinois is…


Monday, May 7, 2018
Illinois State Police urge FOID card holders to renew early

Illinois State Police Director Leo Schmitz is urging Illinois firearms owners to file paperwork early as the first wave of the 10-year Firearm Owners Identification cards come due for renewal….


Thursday, May 3, 2018
Rep. McCombie Co-Sponsored Initiatives Pass House

HB 5749 increases farm truck weight limits and HB 4771 provides critical consumer protections to the long-term care application process  Springfield, IL – Rep. McCombie’s co-sponsored initiatives, HB 5749 which…


Wednesday, May 2, 2018
New Funding Available for the Creation of Community-Based Supportive Housing

The Illinois Housing Development Authority is now accepting applications under the Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Development Program to fund developments serving special needs populations and persons with disabilities, including residents who…


Sunday, April 29, 2018
State Rep. Tony McComBEE BUZZ: Legislative Update

Blue Collar Jobs Act would put Illinois workers back on the job.  Rep McCombie has co-sponsored the Blue Collar Jobs Act, House Bill 5864, which was introduced by Rep. Keith…


Thursday, April 26, 2018
Rep. McCombie Co-Sponsors ‘Blue Collar Jobs Act’

Legislation would put Illinois workers back on the job and is supported by labor and business  Springfield, IL – State Rep. Tony Mccombie co-sponsored House Bill 5864, the Blue Collar…