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Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Holiday Office Closure

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


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Ed Burke Sentenced; Top Ten Most Outlandish Quotes from his Corruption Trial

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,…


Monday, July 1, 2024
Dems Leave Town Without Addressing Controversy Over Dangerous Prisoner Releases

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…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
McCombie Announces Winning Spring Photo from 89th District

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…


Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Summer Reading Program Underway in 89th District

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…


Monday, June 24, 2024
Hot Temperatures Expected for the Rest of Summer

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…


Friday, June 21, 2024
Fun Facts: Sweet Corn Edition

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…


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Juneteenth

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…


Monday, June 17, 2024
Heat Safety Tips

High temperatures are expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If you…


Friday, June 14, 2024
Flag Day

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14th, 1777. Communities across the country celebrate this important day by honoring the stars and stripes!  House…