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Wednesday, July 2, 2025
VIDEO: New Fiscal Year, New Spending Plan

At this time with the state’s financial outlook, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie talks about the state’s newest spending plan–saying it’s not the time for a tax hike or to…


Monday, June 30, 2025
Local Fireworks Schedule

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is gearing up to celebrate the Fourth of July in the 89th District. Leader McCombie wants constituents to know how they can celebrate in every…


Monday, June 23, 2025
Summer Reading Program LIVE, Join NOW

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has launched her annual Summer Reading Program, the Reading Buzz! Leader McCombie encourages area students to jump start their reading and join her in the…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Sweet Corn Day: Save the Date

House Minority Leader McCombie passed legislation in 2022 to make August 1st the official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois. As the summer ramps up, Leader McCombie is encouraging area residents…


Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Dear Congress…

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently sent a letter to congressional leadership to advocate for the Educational Choice for Children Act. As Illinois faces hurdles in addressing issues related to…


Monday, June 16, 2025
Transit Crisis: No Action Taken as Chicagoland Faces Looming Fiscal Cliff

Despite mounting warnings and the threat of massive service cuts and layoffs, Illinois lawmakers ended their spring session without passing a bill to address the financial crisis facing Chicagoland’s public…


Saturday, June 14, 2025
June 14th: A Tribute to Our Nation’s Symbol

Each year on June 14, we celebrate Flag Day, commemorating the Continental Congress’s adoption of the Stars and Stripes in 1777. More than just a symbol, the American flag represents…


Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Final Call for Spring Photos

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is issuing a final call for her Spring Photo Contest! Any submissions should be sent to mccombiephotocontest@gmail.com as soon as possible. As a reminder, interested area…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Spreading Awareness for Kidney Disease

According to two House Resolutions passed in Springfield this year, June 10th is declared FSGS Awareness Day for Kidney Disease. Today, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is helping spread awareness…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Illinois on the Hook for Never-Built Migrant Tent Encampment

In a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, it is reported that Illinois taxpayers are on the hook for a $1.3 million-dollar migrant tent encampment. However, the site was never…