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Thursday, June 11, 2020
Garden Plain Road West of Morrison to be closed for railroad crossing replacement

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that Garden Plain Road, approximately one-half mile west of Morrison, will be closed to all through traffic from Monday, June 22 through Friday, June…


Thursday, June 11, 2020
Lifeline program provides discounts on phone and broadband for low-income customers

Lifeline is a program that provides discounts on phone and broadband service for low income customers.  These services are even more essential as more people are working, learning, and job…


Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Amazon Launches Program to participate in SNAP food assistance program

Amazon has launched a new program in Illinois to increase options for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) customers to purchase groceries online and improve food access in communities. Amazon was…


Tuesday, June 9, 2020
McCombie & dozens of lawmakers: IDES Should Re-Open Local Offices

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) sent a letter to the Director of the Illinois Department of Employment Security on Tuesday calling on the agency to reopen local offices throughout Illinois…


Monday, June 8, 2020
Celebrating Dairy Month

Please join me in celebrating Dairy Month however you choose! Weather you choose a ice cream cone or a tall glass of milk!


Friday, June 5, 2020
Ramp South of Wal-Mart Distribution Center on US-30 will close beginning Monday

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that the ramp at US 30 connector carrying US 30 eastbound to I-88 eastbound, 1 mile south of the Walmart Distribution Center in…


Thursday, June 4, 2020
IL 84 Closure- Whiteside County

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that IL 84, just south of US 30, will be closed to all through traffic from Monday, June 15 through Friday, June 19, 2020….


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Illinois Department of Human Services Shares Job Postings for High-Need Areas

The Illinois Department of Human Services/Bureau of Recruitment and Selection is always looking for new talent to join their team.  To expand exposure to our high need areas, they are…


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Google Partners with IL Department of Veterans Affairs for free resume workshop for Veterans- Sign up by June 5

I’m happy to share that Google and the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs are partnering to launch virtual resume and career counseling workshops for veterans, led by Google volunteers! The virtual 1:1…


Tuesday, June 2, 2020
Reminder: Rep. Tony McCombie & City of Savanna to host Blood Drive on June 17

State Representative Tony McCombie (IL-71st) and the City of Savanna/ Savanna Fire Department are promoting the Savanna Community Blood Drive on Wednesday, June 17 from 1:00pm-6:00pm at the Savanna Fire…