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Saturday, March 22, 2025
McCombie Calls for Nominations for Annual ‘Women to Watch’ Event

House Minority Leader and State Representative Tony McCombie is calling on residents throughout her 89th legislative district to nominate a female leader to attend the annual House Republican Women to…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Photos: This Week in Springfield

This was a deadline week in the Illinois House of Representatives, which meant a lot of dedicated time in committees throughout the week. Between committee hearings, Capitol visitors, and press…


Friday, March 21, 2025
Video: Protect Homeschool Freedom

This week, a bill to add regulations and mandates on Illinois homeschooling families passed the house Education Committee despite facing overwhelming opposition. Take a look at the day that brought…


Thursday, March 20, 2025
McCombie Says “Enough is Enough: Let’s Get to Work for Illinois”

Thursday, March 20, 2025
McCombie Legislation to Address Chronic Wasting Disease Clears House Committees

Two pieces of legislation introduced by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie to address the concerns with sharpshooting to manage Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), the disease of the central nervous system…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
House Republican Leader Rallies Against Extreme Gerrymandering in Latest Court Update

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement, after Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul declined to defend the most partisan, gerrymandered maps in the nation: “The Illinois Supreme…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
House Republican Leader Calls Homeschooling Regulations Another Democrat Misguided Priority  

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie strongly opposed HB2827, a bill that adds unnecessary regulations on homeschooling families in Illinois. The legislation was presented today in the House Education Policy…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Recognizing Ag Day: March 19th

March 19, 2025 is formally recognized as Illinois Agriculture Trade Day. This special day recognizes the enormous role agriculture plays in state’s economy, farmers, and communities. Illinois Agriculture Trade Day…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Bill to Regulate Homeschooling in Illinois Draws Overwhelming Opposition

Legislation being brought forward in the Illinois House to add new regulations and mandates on Illinois homeschooling families has drawn the opposition of thousands of residents. The measure, HB2827, requires…


Tuesday, March 18, 2025
March Office Hours: 3/28/25

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is offering an upcoming round of mobile office hours in the 89th District. The Leader is continuing her efforts to increase state services outside of her…