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Saturday, July 13, 2024
McCombie Statement on Trump Assassination Attempt

Following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement: “Today is a terrible day for our nation. The deepening political divide…


Friday, July 12, 2024
Photos: This Week in the 89th District

This week House Minority Leader Tony McCombie traveled her legislative district to meet with constituents, visit an area family farm, and celebrate local students! Her stops included a meeting with…


Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Road Construction: July 22nd in Elizabeth

This week the Illinois Department of Transportation announced that construction on U.S. 20 in Elizabeth will begin Monday, July 22. The work zone is from Scales Mound Road to East…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Last Call for Summer Readers

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is reminding area students that there are days left in her summer reading program. With the deadline fast approaching for her annual program, the Leader…


Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Happy National Cow Appreciation Day!

Whether it be providing us with dairy or beef products, cows are an important part of our food supply. In particular, cows are represented well in House Minority Leader Tony McCombie’s…


Friday, July 5, 2024
9 Great Options for a Relaxed Weekend Getaway in the Prairie State

Illinois is home to many idyllic destinations. If you are looking for a great weekend trip, there are plenty of options throughout the great state of Illinois! From historic settlements…


Thursday, July 4, 2024
Happy Independence Day

The Fourth of July is a federal holiday in the United States and commemorates July 4, 1776 when the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’…


Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Holiday Office Closure

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5 in observance of Independence Day.


Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Ed Burke Sentenced; Top Ten Most Outlandish Quotes from his Corruption Trial

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced last week to two years in prison and a $2 million fine after being convicted last December of 13 counts of extortion, bribery,…


Monday, July 1, 2024
Dems Leave Town Without Addressing Controversy Over Dangerous Prisoner Releases

In March of 2024, in Chicago, an 11-year old boy was murdered and his mother was stabbed by a man released by the Prisoner Review Board (PRB). The man, Crosetti…