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Thursday, July 13, 2023
Lawmakers Call for Hearings into New Reports of Abuse and Neglect at Developmentally Disabled Facilities

Republican lawmakers held a press conference on Wednesday where they issued new demands for joint hearings of the Illinois House and Senate Human Services and Mental and Behavioral Health Committees…


Thursday, July 13, 2023
McCombie’s Senior Fair a Success

State Representative Tony McCombie joined her colleagues in hosting a successful senior fair this week. The event was held in DeKalb and featured a number of state agencies, local organizations,…


Wednesday, July 12, 2023
Second Annual Sweet Corn Day is August 1st

State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) is hosting her second annual Sweet Corn Day Celebration on August 1st. The event will be a day of family fun and include face painting,…


Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Stephenson County Fair: July 25th!

If you are going to the Stephenson County Fair on July 25th–make sure to stop by Representative Tony McCombie’s table. The fair is fun for the whole family, and Representative…


Monday, July 10, 2023
Keeping Pets Safe from Summer Heat

With the heat and humidity high this summer, it’s important to keep our pets safe! Many dogs and cats spend significant time outdoors during the summer months, but taking breaks…


Friday, July 7, 2023
The Illegal Flow of Fentanyl

One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl; it remains the driving force of the deadly opioid epidemic facing Illinois. As more is done…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
Infrastructure Update: US 20 construction in Jo Daviess County begins July 10

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, repairs will begin on a bridge carrying U.S. 20 and Illinois 84 across Smallpox Creek in Jo Daviess County on…


Thursday, July 6, 2023
National Independent Retailer Month

The month of July is dedicated to celebrating small and locally owned businesses! Small businesses are the backbone to our local economies–they drive growth in our communities and add character…


Tuesday, July 4, 2023
Happy 4th of July

Independence day commemorates the day that our nation was born, the day that commemorates the Declaration of Independence, which was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776,…


Saturday, July 1, 2023
July is Ice Cream Month!

The average American eats roughly 20 pounds of ice cream per year, which equates to 4 gallons! With that much ice cream being eaten, the month of July is now…