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Friday, July 27, 2018
Honoring Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

The Korean War began on June 25, 1950, with the North Korean army’s invasion of South Korea. On July 27, 1953, the Korean Armistice Agreement was signed ending the war,…


Thursday, July 26, 2018
Governor signs bill expanding historic preservation tax credit program

Action expected to fuel jobs, economic development statewide “I am thankful for the expansion and signing of this legislation. SB 3527 will encourage investors to take a look at the…


Tuesday, July 24, 2018
District 71 Travels: Savanna City Office, Fulton Kiwanis, and Arrowhead Youth Ranch/ Residential Academy

Rep. Tony McCombie started the day on Tuesday visiting the Savanna City Office, spoke to the Fulton Kiwanis Club and toured the Arrowhead Youth Ranch/Residential Academy. Please visit Arrowhead Youth’s…


Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Rep. Tony McCombie’s Shred Event a Success

It was a great turn out on Saturday, July 21 at Rep. Tony McCombie’s Rock Falls Shred Event! Thank you to our ComEd Partners, Rock Falls Chamber, Mayor Wescott, the…


Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Garden Plain Road Under Construction with Asphalt Overlay

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced on Tuesday that weather permitting, construction work on Garden Plain Road from 0.3 mile northwest of Fenton Road to 0.6 miles west of Hillside…


Thursday, July 19, 2018
Silvis and Rock Falls Fire Departments to receive Small Equipment Grant Funding

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) announced today that two local fire departments will receive grant funding in a Small Equipment Grant. The grants are being distributed through Illinois’ Office of…


Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Tampico to receive Grant and Loan Funding from USDA for Water Main Replacement

As part of $267 million nationwide announcement of grant and loan funding from the United States Department of Agriculture Office of Rural Development, the Village of Tampico in Whiteside County…


Tuesday, July 17, 2018
McCombie hears update on Positioning Western Illinois University for the Future

Rep. McCombie joined the staff and community leaders today at Western Illinois University! Western is moving in a direction that positions itself for a strong future! Go Leathernecks! From article:…


Sunday, July 15, 2018
McCombie Visits John Deere

Rep. McCombie recently visited with the John Deere Team to discuss current workforce skills gaps, today’s challenges and they brainstormed on how to improve the situation. She also toured the…


Saturday, July 14, 2018
Executive Mansion Grand Re-Opening Point of Pride for Illinois

Rep. Tony McCombie joined many of her colleagues in the Illinois House on Saturday, July 14 in celebrating the Grand Re-Opening of the Illinois Executive Mansion in Springfield, after much-needed…