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Thursday, July 2, 2026
House Resolution Recognizes Galena as Historic Milestone Approaches

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie filed House Resolution 980 to honor the City of Galena as it prepares for its upcoming bicentennial alongside the commemoration of America’s 250th anniversary. Leader…


Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Having Issues with Your Professional License Renewal? Request Assistance Here!

To make the professional license renewal process easier, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has created a dedicated resource page to help constituents navigate renewals and resolve issues with the Illinois…


Monday, June 29, 2026
McCombie Opposes Bill Granting In-State Tuition to Undocumented Immigrants

Last Friday, Governor JB Pritzker signed into law a bill to allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state tuition at public universities. The measure took effect immediately upon the governor’s signature….


Monday, June 29, 2026
McCombie Honors America 250 Essay Contest Winner

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is proud to announce the winner of the “America 250 Essay Contest,” as Logan Boehle from Byron. Leader McCombie launched the essay contest to build excitement for the upcoming…


Friday, June 26, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

With the spring legislative session adjourned and summer in full swing, I’ve enjoyed spending time throughout the 89th District connecting with constituents. This month, I hosted several office hours across…


Friday, June 26, 2026
America 250 Celebration Events in Northwest Illinois

Illinois has played an important role in our nation’s story, and as America’s 250th anniversary approaches, there are several opportunities to celebrate the people, places, and events that have shaped…


Wednesday, June 24, 2026
House Minority Leader Sounds Alarm on Illinois’ SNAP Error Rate

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released the annual Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates (PER) showing Illinois’…


Wednesday, June 24, 2026
McCombie Celebrates Annual Photo Contest Winners

With the official start of summer, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has concluded her spring photo contest and is proud to announce this year’s contest winners and their works:…


Tuesday, June 23, 2026
New Law Makes Driver’s License Renewals Easier for Many Seniors

Starting July 1, Illinois drivers ages 79 to 86 will no longer have to take a behind-the-wheel driving test to renew their driver’s licenses. The change comes from the Road…


Monday, June 22, 2026
New Free Digital Library Resources Available to All Illinois Residents

Illinois residents now have free access to a wide range of digital library resources through the Secretary of State’s new Illinois Reliable Information Sources (IRIS) program. The statewide initiative provides…