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Tuesday, October 18, 2022
McCombie: Weatherization Financial Assistance Available

As temperatures drop throughout the state, we are reminded that a long, cold, and expensive winter is just around the corner. The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity offers…


Monday, October 17, 2022
Inflation Shows No Sign of Slowing Down

The latest numbers from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics offer a heaping dose of bad news for everyday Americans. Inflation trackers are at highs not seen in years and…


Wednesday, October 5, 2022
McCombie Op-ed: A WMD in Illinois? It’s Already Killed Tens of Thousands Nationwide

As defined by the Department of Homeland Security, a weapon of mass destruction is a “device that is intended to harm a large number of people.” What comes to mind…


Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Be On the Lookout-Rising Utility Costs Mean New Scams

ComEd and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) of Chicago and Northern Illinois want to remind customers to be on the lookout for utility-company imposters approaching homes and businesses to steal…


Monday, September 12, 2022
Op-Ed from Rep. McCombie: A Reflection on 9/11

This past Sunday was the 21st anniversary of the September 11 attack on our Nation. A day of inconceivable tragedy, but also a day that brought us together in a…


Wednesday, September 7, 2022
IDOT Seeking Seasonal Snow Removal Operators; Applications Due Sept. 12th

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking qualified individuals to step forward and apply for seasonal positions to help with snow-and-ice removal across the state. Through the department’s annual…


Tuesday, September 6, 2022
LIHEAP Applications Now Open

Families in need are encouraged to apply for the $300 million in available funding for energy bill assistance through the Help Illinois Families program. All families who meet the criteria…


Tuesday, September 6, 2022
Fulton Sidewalk Construction to Begin Sept 12th

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, sidewalk construction along Illinois 136 (14th Avenue) in Fulton in Whiteside County will begin on Monday, September 12th. The work…


Thursday, September 1, 2022
ISP/IDOT: Drive Sober This Holiday Weekend

Heading into the final big weekend of summer, the Illinois Department of Transportation and Illinois State Police remind everyone that alcohol- and drug-impaired driving is not a game. To prevent…


Tuesday, August 30, 2022
U.S. 30 Mississippi River Bridge Work Begins Sept. 6th

DIXON – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge (Gateway Bridge) will begin on Tuesday, September 6th. The bridge,…