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Thursday, July 13, 2017
School Funding Must Be ‘Fair and Equitable’ To Every School District

“There’s no way on God’s green earth I can put Chicago kids before my own,” Rep. McCombie said. “This process is supposed to be fair and equitable. Let’s make it…


Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Rep. McCombie to Host Traveling Office Hours in Moline and Tampico

Savanna…State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) will be hosting traveling office hours at the Moline Township Activity Center on Monday, July 24, and at the Cornerstone Agency in Tampico on Tuesday,…


Saturday, July 8, 2017
Coal Valley Parade!!!

Monday, July 3, 2017
Rep. McCombie Speaks in Opposition to Spending Bill

Springfield Update: Yesterday was a high energy and emotional day in Springfield. Several of my colleagues (on both sides of the isle) voted yes to pass a budget. I will…


Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Get the Real Facts on School Funding Reform

There are two school funding plans being considered in the Illinois House of Representatives (HB4069 & SB1) and the distinctions can be a bit confusing. The chart below separates fact from fiction….


Sunday, June 25, 2017
Illinois Needs Fair and Equitable School Funding Reform

I support transitioning to the evidence based funding model included in both SB1 and HB4069, but SB1 provides additional funding for Chicago Public Schools beyond the model at the expense…


Thursday, June 22, 2017
Representative McCombie (IL-71) on the Special Session

State Representative Tony McCombie discusses the impact the budget crisis is having on our communities in District 71, and the need to pass a balanced budget by July 1st.


Wednesday, June 21, 2017
General Assembly Begins ‘Special Session’

“We have 10 days to work together in a bipartisan manner to accomplish the ‘Capitol Compromise.’ The special session gives us the opportunity to show unity among Republicans and Democrats…


Friday, June 16, 2017
Rep. McCombie to Host Senior Fair on Tuesday, June 27, in Sterling

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) invites you to come to her free Senior Fair at Challand Middle School in Sterling. The Senior Fair will be held on Tuesday, June 27th,…


Friday, June 16, 2017
Coffee and Conversation with Sen. Anderson in Rock Falls

Sen. Anderson, Rep. McCombie, and Mayor Skip Lee of Stelring welcome residents to the coffee. Rep. McCombie addresses constituents at the coffee and conversation  Rep. McCombie talks to constituents at…