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Monday, August 11, 2025
Republicans Demand Solutions After DCFS Audit Failure

House Republicans are calling for solutions after an audit showed horrible failures and mismanagement at the Department of Children and Family Services. The latest incident involving DCFS follows the case…


Saturday, August 9, 2025
VIDEO: Pritzker’s Hypocrisy Continues

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently did an interview with WQAD concerning Governor JB Pritzker’s latest hypocrisy on redistricting. While promoting the need for a fair map, the Governor has…


Thursday, August 7, 2025
Opinion: Pritzker’s Gerrymandering Hypocrisy is a Masterclass in Political Theater

This week, Texas Democrats fled their state to block a redistricting vote and Governor J.B. Pritzker rolled out the red carpet. On national television, he joked that if the Texans…


Wednesday, August 6, 2025
VIDEO: 4th Annual Sweet Corn Day

Illinois House Minority Leader held her annual Sweet Corn Day celebration on August 1st! The event brought together northwest Illinois residents to recognize just how great sweet corn is in…


Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Sweet Corn Day a Success

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie held the 4th annual Sweet Corn Day celebration on August 1st. The Savanna event gathered northwest Illinois residents for a fun day, with plenty of…


Monday, August 4, 2025
McCombie Measures Passed into Law

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie passed three legislative measures this spring in the Illinois House of Representatives, which were recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker: Finding a…


Friday, August 1, 2025
Photos: This Week in the 89th District

This week Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spent time in and around her legislative district. From meeting with constituents to attending events–and even touring a manufacturing business, she was…


Tuesday, July 29, 2025
McCombie Column: Enough Excuses, DCFS Is Failing Our Kids

Illinois’ child welfare agency—DCFS—is broken Illinois law—put in place in 1997 and strengthened in 2008—clearly mandates DCFS publicly release incident-specific reports for every child death or serious injury under its…


Monday, July 28, 2025
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

CRIMINAL LAW Rep. Weber Denounces SAFE-T Act Following ICE Arrest Linked to Megan Bos’ Death Following the arrest of Jose Luis Mendoza-Gonzalez by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in connection…


Sunday, July 27, 2025
County Fair Time in Northwest IL

Summertime means County Fair time! There are 7 upcoming county fairs in House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s 89th District. The Leader is looking forward to seeing constituents at any of…