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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…


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Last Call for Spring Photo Contest

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is doing a last call for submissions for her fourth annual Spring Photo Contest for residents throughout her 89th Legislative District. The contest welcomes residents to…


Saturday, June 8, 2024
FY 25 Budget Signed into Law

On Wednesday, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie discussed the newly signed FY25 state budget, noting that it puts taxpayers in a tough spot. “It’s another bloated budget,” Leader McCombie said….


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrats’ Election Law Change Blocked by Court

Earlier this week, Sangamon County Judge Gail Noll ruled to block a change to the state’s election law, that was pushed forward this Spring by Democrats, aiming to protect incumbents…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
80th Anniversary of D-Day

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…


Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 120th Annual Meeting

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie attended the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce’s annual meeting today; she was joined at the event with other lawmakers including State Representative Jeff Keicher (DeKalb). The…


Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Mobile DMV Unit a Success in 89th District

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently partnered with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to bring DMV services directly to area residents. At the “Mobile DMV” event, residents were able…


Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Session Reconvenes in Illinois House Today

The Illinois House will be in session today starting at noon. Today will be one of the final days of the spring legislative session, and lawmakers will be taking up…