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Friday, June 21, 2024
Fun Facts: Sweet Corn Edition

In preparation for the third annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is sharing some fun facts about Sweet Corn! Did you know that sweet corn is…


Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Juneteenth

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas following the end of…


Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Save the Date: Sweet Corn Day!

Join House Minority Leader Tony McCombie for her third annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration on August 1st. The event will be a day of family fun and include plenty of…


Monday, June 17, 2024
Heat Safety Tips

High temperatures are expected across Illinois this week. Here are a few tips to keep in mind to stay safe in extreme heat: ☀ Stay out of the sun. If you…


Friday, June 14, 2024
Photos: This Week in the 89th District

This week Leader McCombie attended great events in the 89th District community, including the Dekalb County Health Department’s Library Outreach day, which brought together resources for the special Enrollment Period…


Friday, June 14, 2024
Flag Day

Flag Day celebrates the official adoption of the United States flag on June 14th, 1777. Communities across the country celebrate this important day by honoring the stars and stripes!  House…


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Last Call for Spring Photo Contest

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is doing a last call for submissions for her fourth annual Spring Photo Contest for residents throughout her 89th Legislative District. The contest welcomes residents to…


Saturday, June 8, 2024
FY 25 Budget Signed into Law

On Wednesday, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie discussed the newly signed FY25 state budget, noting that it puts taxpayers in a tough spot. “It’s another bloated budget,” Leader McCombie said….


Friday, June 7, 2024
Photos: This Week in the 89th District

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spent time in her legislative district this week. Highlights from the week included visits to Wildberry Farms in Hanover and the Galena History Museum. Leader…


Thursday, June 6, 2024
Democrats’ Election Law Change Blocked by Court

Earlier this week, Sangamon County Judge Gail Noll ruled to block a change to the state’s election law, that was pushed forward this Spring by Democrats, aiming to protect incumbents…