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Friday, January 16, 2026
McCombie greets residents and 89th District athletes before return to Springfield

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spent the days before the start of the Illinois House’s Spring Session talking with Northwest Illinois residents at Traveling Office Hours in Winnebago, Lena, and…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
McCombie: Republicans Will Continue to Expose and Oppose Bad Policy

As lawmakers in the Illinois House prepare to return to legislative session next week, Illinois House Minority Leader has set expectations as to where her caucus’ priorities will be when…


Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Legislative Panel Greenlights Permanent IDOC Mail-Scanning Rule

Last summer, the Illinois Department of Corrections issued an emergency mail scanning rule for Illinois prisons to protect corrections workers and inmates from exposure to dangerous substances entering facilities through…


Tuesday, January 13, 2026
VIDEO: House Minority Leader Talks Affordability with ABC7 Chicago

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spoke with ABC7’s Craig Wall about what residents can expect from lawmakers this legislative session. With the Illinois House of Representatives convening on January 21st,…


Monday, January 12, 2026
VIDEO: House Minority Leader Blasts $8B Energy Bill

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the above statement after Governor JB Pritzker signed into law an $8 Billion tax hike for Illinois residents disguised as clean, reliable, affordable,…


Sunday, January 11, 2026
Human Trafficking Awareness Day

January 11th is Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Every year, millions of people become victims of human trafficking, making it a global epidemic. In order to help combat it, House Minority Leader…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

HAPPY LAW ENFORCEMENT DAY! Today is Law Enforcement Appreciation Day! I am calling for special thanks to the men and women who protect and serve communities throughout the state every…


Friday, January 9, 2026
Law Enforcement Appreciation Day

Today House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is recognizing Law Enforcement Appreciation day – calling for special thanks to the men and women who protect and serve communities throughout the state…


Friday, January 9, 2026
McCombie Launches Valentines for Seniors Program

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is launching her fourth annual “Valentines for Seniors” Card Drive. Leader McCombie is thrilled to again offer the program and invites Northwest Illinois residents to join…


Thursday, January 8, 2026
McCombie: Energy Policy Should be Reliable, Affordable, and Transparent

Today Governor JB Pritzker signed into law an $8 Billion tax hike for Illinois residents disguised as clean, reliable, affordable, energy policy. In response, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released…