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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
Legislation to Expand Access to Health Insurance for Families of Fallen State Workers Signed into Law

On Friday, April 29th, Senate Bill 3197 was signed into law. The legislation expands access to health insurance benefits with no premium costs for the families of state employees who…


Wednesday, April 27, 2022
U.S. 30 bridge closure in Whiteside County April 27

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge (Gateway Bridge) near Fulton in Whiteside County will have a lane closure on Wednesday,…


Tuesday, April 26, 2022
McCombie Raises Bidding Threshold for Townships

State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) has lead the charge in passing legislation to increase the competitive bidding threshold for townships in Illinois. HB4251 increased the bidding threshold for townships and…


Monday, April 25, 2022
State Rep. Tony McCombie launches Summer Reading Program

State Rep. Tony McCombie is officially launching her 6th Annual Summer Reading Club for elementary school students who live or go to school in the 71st District. The “Reading BUZZ”…


Friday, April 22, 2022
Increased Protections for DCFS Workers Headed to Governor

State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna), in conjunction with colleagues from across the General Assembly, have passed several pieces of legislation to strengthen protections for front-line Department of Children and Family…


Thursday, April 21, 2022
Jesse White Encourages Vehicle Owners to Observe Earth Day by Signing Up to Receive Online Reminder Notices for License Plate Sticker Renewals

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is encouraging vehicle owners to observe Earth Day on April 22 by going paperless and visiting ilsos.gov to sign up for email reminder notices…


Thursday, April 21, 2022
McCombie Backed Legislation bringing Motorcycles to the Forefront of the Electric Vehicle Push in Illinois passed General Assembly

SPRINGFIELD – Legislation supported by ABATE of Illinois and backed by Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) to include motorcycles in the discussion of electric transportation—specifically to incentivize the purchase and use…


Tuesday, April 19, 2022
McCombie Passes Education Support Legislation

State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) sends education legislation to the Governor for signature. This bipartisan package includes several pieces of legislation that will improve the lives of educators in Illinois….


Thursday, April 14, 2022
August 1st to Become Sweet Corn Appreciation Day

Sweet corn has long been a staple of many households throughout the state of Illinois. To honor the importance of sweet corn to Illinois, State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) has…


Monday, April 11, 2022
Video: Standing Up for Murdered Pam Knight & Diedre Silas