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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
House Republicans Call for Anti-Corruption Package

Last week, House Republican lawmakers presented their legislative proposals to once again bring forward an opportunity for ethics reform in the Illinois statehouse. The proposals are an attempt to restore public…


Wednesday, April 2, 2025
McCombie Column: Fair Maps, Fair Representation: The Fight for Illinois Families

Illinois faces well-known challenges: high taxes, population loss, a lack of jobs in once-thriving industries, and—perhaps most glaring of all—state-level elected officials so unaccountable that the needs of families in…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Upcoming April Office Hours

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will be hosting traveling office hours events on April 18th. These events are an effort to make Leader McCombie’s state office accessible…


Saturday, March 29, 2025
National Vietnam War Veterans Day

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, which is dedicated to honoring the courage and sacrifice of Vietnam veterans. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is encouraging Illinoisans to take time…


Saturday, March 29, 2025
Road Work to Begin on U.S. 20 Starting March 31st

The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that weather permitting, construction on the intersection of U.S. 20 and Barge Terminal Road in East Dubuque will begin Monday, March 31. The…


Thursday, March 27, 2025
McCombie Welcomes Visitors to Springfield

Last week was a busy day in the Illinois State Capitol. Multiple advocacy groups and organizations came to Springfield to meet with lawmakers and make their positions known on legislation….


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Recognizing Ag Day: March 19th

March 19, 2025 is formally recognized as Illinois Agriculture Trade Day. This special day recognizes the enormous role agriculture plays in state’s economy, farmers, and communities. Illinois Agriculture Trade Day…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Bill to Regulate Homeschooling in Illinois Draws Overwhelming Opposition

Legislation being brought forward in the Illinois House to add new regulations and mandates on Illinois homeschooling families has drawn the opposition of thousands of residents. The measure, HB2827, requires…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
March Office Hours: 3/28/25

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is offering an upcoming round of mobile office hours in the 89th District. The Leader is continuing her efforts to increase state services outside of her…


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…