The Illinois Department of Transportation recently announced that weather permitting, construction on the intersection of U.S. 20 and Barge Terminal Road in East Dubuque will begin Monday, March 31. The…

On March 18th, 2025, the House Republican caucus sent a letter to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) asking for the organization to detail how their policies and protocols for…

Last week was a busy day in the Illinois State Capitol. Multiple advocacy groups and organizations came to Springfield to meet with lawmakers and make their positions known on legislation….

For weeks, the Democratic supermajority has wasted time on the House floor throwing tantrums against President Donald Trump’s actions to “Make America Great Again.” Democrats have decried Republican efforts to…

This week House Minority Leader Tony McCombie welcomed Rabbi Mendy Turen from Chabad Jewish Center of Springfield to lead the morning prayer before the Illinois House Chamber. Leader McCombie also…

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is launching her fifth annual Spring Photo Contest for residents throughout her 89th Legislative District. The Leader is calling on residents to capture compelling photos…

REDISTRICTING REFORM Reformers: Democrats Recruit ‘Prince of Darkness’ to Defend Illegal Maps.  Illinois House Republican leaders provided the latest update this week regarding their ongoing lawsuit on redistricting filed with…

House Minority Leader and State Representative Tony McCombie is calling on residents throughout her 89th legislative district to nominate a female leader to attend the annual House Republican Women to…

This was a deadline week in the Illinois House of Representatives, which meant a lot of dedicated time in committees throughout the week. Between committee hearings, Capitol visitors, and press…

This week, a bill to add regulations and mandates on Illinois homeschooling families passed the house Education Committee despite facing overwhelming opposition. Take a look at the day that brought…