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Friday, August 10, 2018
Alert: Grants, Loans, and Funding Opportunities for Recreation, Public Safety, and Jobs

IDNR OSLAD and LWCF Grant Program Applications being Accepted The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced applications are being accepted for grants through the Open Space Land Acquisition and…


Friday, August 10, 2018
Target offering School Field Trip Grant Opportunity

It has become increasingly difficult for schools to fund learning opportunities outside the classroom. To help them out, Target launched field trip grants in 2007. Since then, they’ve made it…


Monday, August 6, 2018
McCombie helps spread word about Special Wildlife Grants

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) is helping spread the word that the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is accepting grant applications from not-for-profit organizations and units of government interested…


Monday, August 6, 2018
IDOT Announces Lane Closure on US 67 Centennial Bridge

The Illinois Department of Transportation, announces that a lane closure will be installed on the US 67 Centennial Bridge in Rock Island County, Illinois. The lane closure will begin Monday,…


Monday, August 6, 2018
Rep. McCombie’s Bill to Cut Red-Tape Signed into Law

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced that Governor Rauner signed House Bill 4589, the first bill she shepherded through the Illinois House from bill drafting to bill signing.   A…


Monday, August 6, 2018
Lilly Diabetes Solution Center Now Open to Help People with Insulin Affordability

Starting August 1st, people can dial (833) 808-1234 to access potential cost savings on Lilly insulins. The new helpline, launched by Eli Lilly and Company, will assist individuals who need…


Tuesday, July 31, 2018
Disytrict 71 Travels: McCombie Visits YMCA

Great success at Rep. McCombie’s Jobs Fair today… thanks to all who participated! Afterward, Rep. McCombie spoke with Mike at the YMCA about their mission, projects, programs, and future! We…


Friday, July 27, 2018
Honoring Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, with the North Korean army’s invasion of South Korea. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed ending the war,…


Thursday, July 26, 2018
Governor signs bill expanding historic preservation tax credit program

Action expected to fuel jobs, economic development statewide “I am thankful for the expansion and signing of this legislation. SB 3527 will encourage investors to take a look at the…


Tuesday, July 24, 2018
District 71 Travels: Savanna City Office, Fulton Kiwanis, and Arrowhead Youth Ranch/ Residential Academy

Rep. Tony McCombie started the day on Tuesday visiting the Savanna City Office, spoke to the Fulton Kiwanis Club and toured the Arrowhead Youth Ranch/Residential Academy. Please visit Arrowhead Youth’s…