Today the entire State of Illinois celebrated 200 years of statehood. On December 3, 1818, less than a year after legislation was introduced in Congress to allow the Illinois Territory…

Illinois presented 23 localities with honors for the 2018 Governor’s Hometown Awards program, during a special reception at the Governor’s Mansion on Tuesday, November 20, 2018. Morrison Loft 112 was…

MORE THAN 9 million vehicles expected to travel the ILLINOIS Tollway SYSTEM this THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Drivers reminded to slow down in work zones and Give Then Distance when traveling DOWNERS…

Renewable energy agreement is projected to cover 21 sites in Illinois, including Walmart Distribution Center in Sterling. Walmart recently announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have…

Week in Review for week ending 11/3/18     Key   1. Budget – October 2018 revenue 2.  Education a. Illinois Report Card  b.      SAT test 3. Fire Safety – Smoke alarms 4. Outdoors – Deer…

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following positions are currently vacant within the Tollway Human Resources will accept applications, with resumes from: November 1, 2018 through November 16, 2018 JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To…

Rep. Tony McCombie spoke with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School on October 24. This group is a group that meets after school to discuss books, listen to…

After concluding her Second Annual Summer Reading Club for students in the 71st District, Rep. Tony McCombie began visiting area schools this past week to give special recognition to students…

Rep. Tony McCombie joined area legislators in presenting a “State of the State” update at Friendship Manor in Rock Island last week. The legislators discussed their first term budget experiences,…