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Friday, December 22, 2023
Holiday Office Closure

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will be closed for the holidays:


Thursday, December 21, 2023
Winter Solstice is Here

The Winter Solstice occurs when either of Earth’s poles reaches its maximum tilt away from the Sun. It is also commonly referenced as the “darkest” day of the year —…


Saturday, December 16, 2023
Spread Holiday Cheer to Illinois Veterans

Looking to celebrate the holidays by sending some holiday cheer? You can do just that by sending an Illinois veteran a holiday card this season! “Operation Rising Spirit” was launched…


Friday, December 15, 2023
Library Grants Delivered to McCombie’s 89th District

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is proudly announcing a number of school libraries in her district that are recipeints of a state grant program. The grants, awarded once every fiscal…


Monday, December 11, 2023
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

As we inch closer to Christmas, I want to wish you all a very merry holiday season! I have spent time in and around our 89th District and have loved…


Sunday, December 10, 2023
Recognizing Jane Adams

On this day in 1931, Jane Addams became the first American woman to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. In 1919, she founded the Women’s International League for Peace and…


Saturday, December 9, 2023
Anti-Corruption Day

Today is International Anti-Corruption Day. Following the ComEd Four Trials and indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan, this day is more important than ever. We have had one too…


Thursday, December 7, 2023
Happy Hanukkah From Leader McCombie

Today is the first day of Hanukkah. This important Jewish holiday lasts for eight days and eight nights. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is wishing a Happy Hanukkah to all…


Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Get in the Holiday Spirit with Christmas Movies Filmed or Set in Illinois

The windy city of Chicago is famous for its sports teams, world-class museums, and vast array of shopping choices. The city remains a popular tourist destination. However, Chicago is also…


Monday, December 4, 2023
IDOT Hiring for Snow Removal

The Illinois Department of Transportation is still in the process of hiring temporary snow removal operators and winter salaried highway maintainers. There is currently a snowplow driver shortage, which means snow…