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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Bipartisan Coalition of Legislators and Educators Asking Governor Pritzker to Increase Capacity at Extracurricular Events to 25%

State Representative Tony McCombie joined a bipartisan coalition of legislators in requesting Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health loosen COVID-19 restrictions at K-12 extracurricular events to…


Monday, March 1, 2021
McCombie celebrates start of Women’s History Month

Today marks the first day of Women’s History Month and a time to celebrate the extraordinary accomplishments of women from our state and around the world. It did not take…


Friday, February 26, 2021
High Energy Bills? Help may be available for Jo-Carroll Energy customers

Severe cold weather in large portions of the U.S. led to historic increases in the price of natural gas in mid-February. The frigid conditions lead to an increased demand for…


Thursday, February 25, 2021
PPP open to businesses with fewer than 20 employees for 14 days

Starting February 24, the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) will be open only to businesses with fewer than 20 employees for 14 days. During this time, lenders will be able to focus…


Tuesday, February 23, 2021
IL Department on Aging taking nominations for 2021 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards

The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) is accepting nominations for the 2021 Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame Awards. These awards recognize adults, 65 years of age and older, and highlight…


Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Two Whiteside County Roads restrict vehicle weights

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that postings to restrict the allowable gross vehicular weights will go into effect on the following roads in Whiteside County effective February 26, 2021:…


Wednesday, February 17, 2021
McCombie says budget proposal lacks reforms and again breaks promises

State Representative Tony McCombie issued the following statement following Governor JB Pritzker’s third Budget Address: “Unfortunately, I am frustrated to report another year of broken promises by Governor Pritzker. The…


Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Rep. Tony McCombie honored with Sauk Valley Media Readers Choice Award

Rep. Tony McCombie was named “Favorite Local Politician” in Sauk Valley Media’s Readers Choice Awards announced this week for her work as an elected official. Rep. McCombie is honored to…


Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Rep. Tony McCombie Appointed Minority Spokesperson of new House Restorative Justice Committee

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin appointed State Representative Tony McCombie as Minority Spokesperson of the new House Restorative Justice Committee, McCombie announced on Wednesday. “I am looking forward to working…


Monday, February 8, 2021
Scholarships Alert: Illinois DCFS offers college scholarships to current and former youth in care DCFS

Scholarship Program applications accepted until March 31 The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is currently accepting applications for the 2021 DCFS Scholarship Program. Through the program, 53 academic…