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Friday, May 20, 2022
U.S. 30 Bridge Repairs in Whiteside County begin May 26

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, repairs on the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County will begin Thursday, May 26. Work will…


Thursday, May 19, 2022
State Rep. McCombie Announces Spring Photo Contest

State Representative Tony McCombie is once again bringing the 71st District to Springfield with her photo contest. Participants will be asked to submit a photo that best represents the people…


Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Avenue G bridge work in Sterling/Rock Falls begins May 23

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, construction on the Avenue G bridge between Sterling and Rock Falls begins Monday, May 23. The bridges that cross the…


Monday, May 16, 2022
Sportsmen Licensing Made Easier for Retired & Active Duty Members

Recently signed legislation from State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) now makes acquiring licensing to fish, hunt, and camp in Illinois easier for veterans and active-duty members of the military. HB4680…


Monday, May 16, 2022
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to Host Job Fairs

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will be hosting a series of job fairs throughout May and June. In addition, they will be hosting Virtual Employment Workshops on…


Monday, May 9, 2022
A Trio of McCombie Legislation Signed into Law

Springfield… Through a cooperative and bipartisan effort in Springfield this year, State Representative Tony McCombie (Savanna) was successful in leading three new bills through the General Assembly with wide, bipartisan…


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”…