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Thursday, September 20, 2018
IL 84 in Port Byron to Close for Road Construction Work beginning Sept 24

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work on IL 84 in Port Byron from Polk Street to Lynn Street will begin on Monday, September 24,…


Monday, September 17, 2018
I-Cash Program Returns Record-Breaking $180 Million to Individuals, Employers and Non-Profits

A record-breaking $180 million in forgotten cash and the stock was returned to individuals, employers, and non-profits by the state treasurer’s office this past fiscal year, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs…


Monday, September 17, 2018
I-80 Bridge Washing over the Mississippi River

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, bridge washing on the I-80 bridge over the Mississippi River will begin on Monday, September 17, 2018. Lane closures will…


Monday, September 17, 2018
Cleveland Road Closure in the Village of Colona

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Cleveland Road in the Village of Colona will be closed to all through traffic from Monday, September 24 through Wednesday, September 26, 2018….


Friday, September 14, 2018
September is National Suicide Prevention Month

The month of September is National Suicide Prevention Month.  The statistics on suicide are alarming.  Please help Rep. Tony McCombie spread the word that there is help and there is…


Tuesday, September 11, 2018
Now Hiring: Federal Bureau of Prisons to hold Fall Hiring Events

Tuesday, September 11, 2018
McCombie: Black Hawk College & Sauk Valley Community College to Receive State Capital Funds

State Representative Tony McCombie announced on Tuesday that the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) has signed off on Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) release of $11.3 million statewide…


Monday, September 10, 2018
US 67 Centennial Bridge Lane Closures beginning on Sep 11

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, repairs on the US 67 Centennial Bridge over the Mississippi River will begin on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Daytime lane…


Friday, September 7, 2018
Harvest Emergency Declaration Allows Farmers to bring Grain to Market More Quickly

Farmers, crop haulers won’t have to wait to more successfully compete with neighboring states Gov. Bruce Rauner today declared a harvest emergency to help level the playing field between Illinois…


Friday, September 7, 2018
Children’s Safety Expo to be held in East Moline on Saturday