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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
McCombie Named 2022 Legislator of the Year by Townships

State Representative Tony McCombie is grateful to announce that she has received the “Legislator of the Year” Award from the Township Officials of Illinois for 2022. The award is given…


Tuesday, November 1, 2022
November is Military Families Month, Resources Available

Today marks the beginning of Military Family Month, a time to honor the strength and resilience of military families across the nation. This month we acknowledge the unique challenges military families face…


Friday, October 28, 2022
Oct 28th: National First Responders Day

Today is National First Responders Day, a time to recognize the heroes across Illinois who put the safety of others before their own. Thank you to our first responders for protecting…


Wednesday, October 26, 2022
McCombie: IDOC Seeking Applicants, Screening at Augustana College on Oct. 27

The starting salary for a Correctional Officer Trainee is $47,508 per year. During the three-month appointment as a trainee all COTs are required to attend six weeks at the Corrections Training…


Monday, October 24, 2022
Free Shred Event Nov. 10

Sterling, IL… State Representative Tony McCombie, in partnership with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce, will host a free community paper shredding event on Thursday, November 10th from 9…


Thursday, October 20, 2022
McCombie: Mortgage Assistance Program Reopens Nov. 1; Grant Doubled

The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) just announced it is reopening a mortgage assistance program designed to assist homeowners financially impacted by the pandemic on Tuesday November 1st. The Illinois…


Wednesday, October 19, 2022
McCombie Recognizes Manufacturing Month in Whiteside County

State Representative Tony McCombie recently joined the Illinois Manufacturer’s Association (IMA) in Whiteside County at the Walmart Distribution Center in celebration of Manufacturing Month. “Whiteside County has a long history…


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…