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Thursday, July 20, 2023
McCombie Announces Winning Spring Photos from 89th District

Today State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winner of her third annual Spring photo contest. “Congratulations to Jeanine Bielema on her incredible photographs,” said Rep. McCombie. “This contest is the…


Monday, July 17, 2023
McCombie Tours Misericordia

State Representative Tony McCombie recently visited Misericordia, a not-for-profit developmental home for persons with mild to profound developmental disabilities in Chicago. The Mission of Misericordia is to provide a continuum…


Saturday, July 15, 2023
National Pet Fire Safety Day

Don’t forget to include your pets in your family emergency plan. It’s important to be prepared in case of fire, and know what you can do to protect your pets….


Friday, July 14, 2023
AFSCME’s New Contract Announced

As details of the new contract agreement Governor Pritzker struck with the state’s largest union are released, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie responded with the following statement: “The administration has…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lawmakers Call for Hearings into New Reports of Abuse and Neglect at Developmentally Disabled Facilities

Republican lawmakers held a press conference on Wednesday where they issued new demands for joint hearings of the Illinois House and Senate Human Services and Mental and Behavioral Health Committees…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Keeping Pets Safe from Summer Heat

With the heat and humidity high this summer, it’s important to keep our pets safe! Many dogs and cats spend significant time outdoors during the summer months, but taking breaks…


Friday, July 7, 2023
The Illegal Flow of Fentanyl

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl; it remains the driving force of the deadly opioid epidemic facing Illinois. As more is done…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
Infrastructure Update: US 20 construction in Jo Daviess County begins July 10

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, repairs will begin on a bridge carrying U.S. 20 and Illinois 84 across Smallpox Creek in Jo Daviess County on…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
National Independent Retailer Month

The month of July is dedicated to celebrating small and locally owned businesses! Small businesses are the backbone to our local economies–they drive growth in our communities and add character…


Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy 4th of July

Independence day commemorates the day that our nation was born, the day that commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,…