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Thursday, November 6, 2025
Intern to Hire: New IDOT Initiative

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is proud to announce a new initiative designed to attract, develop, and retain top civil engineering talent! The Intern to Hire program is a…


Thursday, October 30, 2025
VIDEO: House Minority Leader Congratulates Local Native, Latest NASA Astronaut

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spoke on the House Floor this week to honor Cameron Jones, a Savanna native, who was selected by NASA to join the 2025 astronaut…


Friday, October 24, 2025
Medicare 101 Events a Success

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie held two Medicare 101 Seminars this week alongside her colleagues, State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Representative John Cabello. Both events drew a crowd…


Saturday, October 18, 2025
McCombie: “Get Politics Out of the Classroom”

After Stacy Davis Gates–head of the Chicago Teachers Union–was elected president of the Illinois Federation of Teachers today, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement: “Stacy Davis…


Thursday, October 9, 2025
Join Us for Office Hours in Byron: By Appointment Only

On October 15th, the Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host another round of constituent office hours in Byron. This session will be by appointment only, ensuring residents…


Thursday, October 2, 2025
Applications Now Open for LIHEAP Assistance

The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps income-eligible households manage the cost of utility services, including natural gas, propane, and electricity. The program provides one-time payments made directly to…


Wednesday, October 1, 2025
Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Funding Round Begins October 28

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency recently announced the opening of a new round of the electronic vehicle rebate funding program that is available to Illinois residents that purchased a new…


Sunday, September 21, 2025
Surgical Technologists Week

It is National Surgical Technologists week! From September 21st–27th the profession has the spotlight, as surgical technologists play an essential role in saving lives in operating rooms, keeping patients safe. Without a properly…


Tuesday, September 16, 2025
Career Fair Coming to Dixon

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) is hosting a series of State of Illinois Career Fairs this September. These events will take place across the state to provide…


Friday, September 12, 2025
Video: McCombie Presents Solutions to Help Illinois Families with High Cost of Living

It’s no secret Illinois has a high cost of living, something that has conitnued to burden families throughout the state. Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently sat down with…