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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Counties Eligible for Emergency Haying and Grazing

89 Illinois counties will be eligible for emergency haying and grazing of Conservation Reserve Program acres from Aug. 2 to Sept. 30. Three developments have led to that emergency response:…


Wednesday, August 2, 2023
SWEET CORN DAY A SUCCESS IN SAVANNA

State Representative Tony McCombie hosted a successful Sweet Corn Day event in the 89th District, to celebrate sweet corn and create a great day of family fun for NWIL residents….


Tuesday, August 1, 2023
Legislation to Protect Correctional Officers Awaiting Governor’s Signature

House Bill 1399 was sent to Governor Pritzker for approval earlier this summer and is awaiting his signature. State Representative Tony McCombie was a sponsor of the initiative, which aims…


Monday, July 31, 2023
Appointments Now Required to Renew IL Driver’s License

The Illinois Secretary of State revealed several changes to the office last week. Those changes include operating hours at locations throughout the state and requiring appointments to be made ahead…


Friday, July 28, 2023
Grant Program Encourages Safe Routes to School

The Illinois Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for the Safe Routes to School program. The program helps to support projects that make walking, biking and rolling to school…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
McCombie Sounds Off on Expensive IDES Fraud

Below is a statement from House Republican Leader Tony McCombie on the recent report from the Auditor General, detailing the massive cost of fraud at the Illinois Department of Employment…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day we pay tribute to those who served in the Korean War and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today also marks the 70th…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Office Hours at Ogle County Fair

State Representative Tony McCombie will be offering office hours at the upcoming Ogle County State Fair, alongside the Ogle County Sheriff’s Office. Stop by and see us to have your…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
McCombie Chosen as Speaker for 2023 Edgar Fellow Class

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie was selected as a guest speaker for the upcoming Edgar Fellows Program, which unites public policy leaders from across the state in a weekslong executive…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Stuff-A-Bus Campaign to Collect School Supplies

Byron Bank’s annual Stuff-A-Bus campaign has begun! The event helps area students have a strong start to the school year and collects supplies to fill their backpacks with much-needed school…