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…

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…

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…

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:…

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…

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…

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…

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…

CRIMINAL LAW House Republicans urge Gov. Pritzker to veto flawed criminal justice bill.  Illinois House Republicans held a press conference Wednesday to urge Gov. JB Pritzker to veto a sweeping criminal…

Furthering their mission to support accounting program enrollment and build a rich pipeline of future CPAs, the Illinois CPA Society and CPA Endowment Fund of Illinois are excited to announce…