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Friday, September 29, 2023
House Republicans React to Disturbing Audit Reports and Agency Failings

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie discussed findings released this week by the Illinois Auditor General and pointed to a lack of transparency and accountability in state agencies at a press…


Friday, September 29, 2023
Illinois Chamber 2023 Luncheon

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie recently attended the Illinois Chamber’s 2023 annual luncheon event. McCombie was joined at the event by several of her colleagues; House Republican lawmakers gathered to…


Thursday, September 28, 2023
McCombie Issues Response to DCFS Audit

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement after the Illinois Auditor General issued a scathing report on the Department of Children and Families Services: “Under this DCFS Administration,…


Wednesday, September 27, 2023
FREE Shred Event in Freeport

State Representative Tony McCombie is hosting an a Free Shred Event in Freeport on Saturday October 7th alongside State Representative John M. Cabello. The event will be held: Date: Saturday,…


Monday, September 25, 2023
Weekly News from Rep. McCombie

PRINCIPAL FOR THE DAY I recently served as “Principal for the Day” at Oregon Jr/Sr High School through a program sponsored by the Illinois Principal’s Association that works to get…


Sunday, September 24, 2023
Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

On Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day we honor the families who have lost a loved one in service to our nation. Let us never forget the sacrifice of our…


Friday, September 22, 2023
McCombie Visits First Local School As “Principal for the Day”

State Representative Tony McCombie served as Principal for the Day at Oregon Jr/Sr High School through a program sponsored by the Illinois Principal’s Association that works to get state lawmakers…


Wednesday, September 20, 2023
ICYMI: Illinois is the First State to Eliminate Cash Bail

The elimination of cash bail took effect Monday in Illinois, which came after after extensive delays and legal challenges. Some prosecutors and law enforcement leaders believe it will place more…


Tuesday, September 19, 2023
McCombie Column: End of Cash Bail Puts Illinois Families At-Risk

Be aware, Illinois. As of September 18, Illinois courts are no longer empowered to hold a hearing to require that a criminal defendant post cash bail as a condition of…


Monday, September 18, 2023
McCombie Comments on End of Cash Bail in Illinois

House Republican Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement as the elimination of cash bail is now effective in Illinois: “The end of cash bail means the legal deck is…