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Saturday, March 1, 2025
New Online Portal Gives REAL ID Access

On May 7, 2025, US travelers must be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities. To accommodate the recent rush of residents seeking a REAL ID, Secretary…


Wednesday, February 19, 2025
State of the State and Budget Address Live from the Illinois House

Today, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will join lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly to listen to the Governor’s annual State of the State and Budget Address. Governor JB Pritzker…


Wednesday, February 12, 2025
Happy Birthday President Lincoln

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln made a lasting impact on the State of Illinois, his home state, and his legacy continues to live on….


Monday, February 10, 2025
McCombie Column: Republicans Will Lead

The political landscape in Illinois and across the country is shifting. A new administration was resoundingly supported, sending a clear message: Americans want leadership that works for them—not political insiders…


Friday, January 31, 2025
Your Voice Matters: Taking Action on Chronic Wasting Disease

Through calls, meetings, and an online survey, your input has been the driving force behind our efforts to address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Because of your feedback, we have identified…


Thursday, January 16, 2025
Digital IDs Coming Soon

Illinois residents may soon be able to access their driver’s licenses and state IDs on a mobile device. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie supported the legislation that would permit the…


Wednesday, January 15, 2025
McCombie Commends New Pick for Veterans Affairs Committee Chair

Earlier this week it was announced that State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) will be the chairperson of the Illinois House Veterans Affairs Committee in the 104th General Assembly. While committee chairs…


Saturday, January 11, 2025
Illinois Lawmakers Target Human Trafficking

Human trafficking is a heartbreaking reality that’s closer to home than many realize. Across Illinois, countless individuals are exploited and abused in ways that often go unseen. In 2022, the National…


Tuesday, January 7, 2025
ICYMI: Lame Duck is Not the Time…

In a recent news report, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie discussed the current Lame Duck session and the lack of progress. “Lame duck is not the time to push through…


Saturday, January 4, 2025
Lame Duck Session Begins in Springfield

Legislative Lame Duck Session will bring lawmakers back to the State Capitol for four days, before the new term of the 104th General Assembly begins. Lame Duck session was opposed…