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Monday, May 4, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

PUBLIC SAFETY House Republicans Demand Accountability Following Tragic Murder of Police Officer According to the Chicago Police Department, Alphanso Talley has now been charged in the heinous murder of a Chicago…


Monday, April 13, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY House Republicans Propose Six-Month Suspension of Sales Tax on Gasoline Deputy Leader Ryan Spain and State Representative Regan Deering held a press conference Wednesday to discuss the affordability issues…


Monday, March 30, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

IMMIGRATION/PUBLIC SAFETY House Republicans Expose Public Safety Failures of Gov. Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Policies Reacting to the murder of a Loyola student by an illegal immigrant on Chicago’s lakefront, House…


Monday, March 23, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY The survey is now live. While I have back legislative proposals to reduce the cost of living and provide relief for families, House Democrats have continued to put forth…


Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

Today is Primary Day in Illinois! This is your last day to vote in the Primary Election to select each party’s nominees for the General Election, which will see races…


Saturday, March 7, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME  Clocks spring forward on Sunday Throughout Illinois, clocks will move forward one hour this Sunday to mark the beginning of Daylight-Saving Time. Illinois will be on Central…


Monday, March 2, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY/TAXES Governor Pritzker is Making Life Too Damn Expensive During his budget address last week, Governor Pritzker declared that everything is “too damned expensive.” On that point, Republicans agree. But…


Friday, February 6, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY Democrats Want to Tax Your Campfires When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First…


Monday, February 2, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY How Much Longer Will Governor Pritzker Lie About His Record On Affordability? This week on the I’ve Had It podcast, Governor JB Pritzker once again claimed he is fighting…


Monday, January 26, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

AFFORDABILITY House Republicans Prioritize Affordability for Illinois Families As legislative session resumed in the Illinois House this week, House Republican lawmakers held a press conference in the Capitol to talk…