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Thursday, August 19, 2021
Protections for taxpayers and most vulnerable among latest McCombie-backed new laws

Protections for taxpayers and the most vulnerable are among the latest new laws which were co-sponsored by Rep. Tony McCombie. Included in the bills signed into law by the Governor…


Tuesday, August 17, 2021
Infrastructure Update: Construction on Illinois 2 in Sterling begins Aug. 23

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that weather permitting, construction on East Fourth Street (Illinois 2 westbound) from Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue in Sterling will begin Monday, August 23,…


Monday, August 16, 2021
Bumper Crop of McCombie-backed bills harvested. Here’s some you may have missed.

As bill-signing season yields a harvest of new legislation, below are some McCombie sponsored and co-sponsored bills on topics ranging from initiatives of the City of Rock Falls for community…


Thursday, August 12, 2021
Infrastructure Update: Illinois 84 bridge construction in Savanna starts Aug. 17

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction will begin on the bridge carrying Illinois 84 over the Soo Line Railroad on Tuesday, August 17. The bridge…


Wednesday, August 11, 2021
15 more bills co-sponsored by Rep. McCombie became new laws this week. What do they do for you?

The Governor signed dozens of bills sent to him this Spring by the Illinois General Assembly into law this week. Among the new laws, are fifteen more bills co-sponsored by…


Friday, August 6, 2021
Petition: Stop Pritzker’s Unilateral COVID-19 Mandates

For more than a year, Governor Pritzker has cut out a co-equal branch of government and ruled the state with unilateral authority instead of working collaboratively to fight COVID-19 in…


Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Outdoor Recreation Update: Pheasant Hunting & Conservation World

Illinois Controlled Pheasant Hunting Reservation Information for 2021-22 Season Available Online Online application period for controlled pheasant hunting sites is Aug. 2 – Aug. 23 Controlled pheasant hunting opportunities will…


Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Week in Review: July 20, 2021

Greetings! I hope this update finds you and your family enjoying early summer! I would like to take this opportunity to give you a recap of recent and pending state…


Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Youth and Adult Deer Hunting Opportunities Available on Private Land Through IDNR

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced that it is taking applications from youth firearm deer hunters and youth and adult archery deer hunters for Fall 2021 deer hunting…


Wednesday, June 30, 2021
Mirror Check: “What happened with trailer fees and vehicle sales taxes?”

What’s this trailer fee hike all about? One of the most common questions I get in my constituent services office is about the trailer fee increase and vehicle sales tax…