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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Manufacturing Dinner

Our office attended the 3rd Annual Manufacturing Dinner hosted by the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce. This dinner was to support and celebrate our region’s significant manufacturing sector.


Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Outdoor Recreation Update: IRAP Hunting Opportunity & Fall Trout Season Announced

IRAP Accepting Applications for 2021 Waterfowl and Upland Game Hunting Opportunities The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced it is now accepting applications for 2021 Waterfowl and Upland Game…


Monday, October 4, 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Illinois

October 1 marks the beginning of Domestic Violence Prevention Month in Illinois. The Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline received 28,749 calls for help in 2020. That’s a 16% increase from the…


Friday, October 1, 2021
Infrastructure Update: Inspection of U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge in Whiteside County begins October 4

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that, weather permitting, an inspection of the U.S. 30 Mississippi River bridge (Gateway Bridge) in Whiteside County will begin Monday, October 4. The…


Thursday, September 30, 2021
McCombie to host Paper Shredding Event in Sterling on November 6 with Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce

State Representative Tony McCombie is partnering with the Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce to host a FREE community paper shredding event on Saturday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to…


Wednesday, September 29, 2021
State Rep. Tony McCombie announces Summer Photo Contest Winners

Today State Representative Tony McCombie announced the winners of her Summer 2021 photo contest. “Congratulations to Jan Rockafellow, Jeanine Bielema, and Shane Grissinger on their winning submissions to my Summer Photo Contest,” said…


Monday, September 27, 2021
Infrastructure Update: Illinois 84 in Colona to close Oct. 4

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that Illinois 84 in Colona will be closed at the BNSF Railway crossing from Monday, Oct. 4, through Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. The…


Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Infrastructure Update: I-80 Mississippi River bridge repairs begin Sept 23

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that weather permitting, repairsto the Interstate 80 Mississippi River bridge (Fred Schwengel Memorial Bridge) in Rock IslandCounty will begin Thursday, Sept. 23. The…


Saturday, September 18, 2021
Recognizing National Thank a Police Officer Day

Saturday, September 18, 2021 is National Thank a Police Officer Day. Organizations around the country dedicates the third Saturday of September to honor those who serve and protect the nation….


Thursday, September 16, 2021
McCombie discusses Support for Transparency & Accountability before School Closures

Rep. Tony McCombie discussed her support for “transparency and accountability before school closures” in describing the need for House Bill 1785, which was co-sponsored by McCombie this Spring and signed…