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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 [email protected] 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…


Thursday, June 5, 2025
McCombie Honored by Savanna Rotary

This week, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was honored with the Paul Harris Award by the Savanna Rotary Club. The award, named after Rotary Founder Paul Harris, is a…


Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Celebrating Business: Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Hosts 121st Annual Meeting

Today the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce hosted it’s 121st Annual Meeting, which brought hundreds of attendees together to celebrate area businesses and look ahead for what’s to come. House Minority…


Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Memorial Day Honored in the Illinois House

Today lawmakers took a moment to honor Memorial Day in the Illinois House of Representatives. As the last week of spring session began, it was a somber reminder for House…


Sunday, May 11, 2025
Honoring Police Week

Police Week starts today! This a time to recognize the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers across the nation. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is a vocal advocate of…


Monday, May 5, 2025
Cinco de Mayo

Illinois House Minority Leader is sending happy Cinco de Mayo wishes to Illinoisans today! The history around this holiday dates back to 1862: In Mexico, Cinco de Mayo is a…