Illinois is home to many idyllic destinations. If you are looking for a great weekend trip, there are plenty of options throughout the great state of Illinois! From historic settlements…

The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States and commemorates July 4, 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’…

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced last week to two years in prison and a $2 million fine after being convicted last December of 13 counts of extortion, bribery,…

In March of 2024, in Chicago, an 11-year old boy was murdered and his mother was stabbed by a man released by the Prisoner Review Board (PRB). The man, Crosetti…

Today House Minority Leader Tony McCombie announced the winner of her fourth annual Spring photo contest: Nancy Danico of Galena. “After receiving several great submissions, I chose the winning photograph…

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s summer reading program is well underway, and with only a few weeks left to go before the deadline, the Leader is encouraging students to keep…

Forecasters are predicting a hotter than average summer in Illinois this year. In the last few weeks alone, there have been a record number of 90 degree days. According to…

In preparation for the third annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is sharing some fun facts about Sweet Corn! Did you know that sweet corn is…

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…