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Friday, November 13, 2020
Week in Review- November 13

GENERAL ASSEMBLY Leader Jim Durkin unanimously reelected to lead the House Republican Caucus in the 102nd General Assembly.  The choice was finalized at a meeting of the Caucus held on Thursday,…


Friday, November 13, 2020
Rock Island and Henry Counties to get over $11 million in Mass Transit Investment

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced today that $112 million is being awarded to 31 downstate transit providers as part of Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic and bipartisan Rebuild Illinois capital…


Friday, November 13, 2020
Rep. McCombie responds to cancellation of Fall Veto Session

Speaker of the House Mike Madigan has announced that the Fall Veto Session is canceled due to concerns over COVID-19 and proximity to the upcoming holidays. In response to the…


Thursday, November 12, 2020
Committee charged with investigating Mike Madigan has not met in six weeks

After learning that yet another meeting of the Special Investigating Committee (SIC) into the conduct of House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was canceled and work of the committee has been…


Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Recognizing Veterans Day

Veterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of…


Monday, October 26, 2020
Getting Around Illinois: Road Construction Updates

Lane Closure on US 30 Gateway Bridge The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that a lane closure will be installed on US 30 in Whiteside County, Illinois. The lane closure…


Thursday, October 22, 2020
Lilly Insulins to be available for $35/month

Persons who utilize Lilly insulins can now get their Insulin for $35 per month, either through the Lilly Insulin Value Program or through the Part D Senior Savings Model, which federal…


Tuesday, October 20, 2020
I-88 Bridge over Polo Road to see Lane Closure overnight on Thursday October 22 for bridge deck repairs

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces that an overnight lane closure will be installed in Whiteside County. The lane closure will be on I-88 over Polo Rd, 2 miles east…


Monday, October 12, 2020
Help Us Help You: A Message from Your Community Leaders

This release is being issued jointly by  the Whiteside County Health Department, Morrison Community Hospital, CGH Medical Centers, Representative Tony McCombie, Senator Neil Anderson, County Board Chair James Duffy, Mayor…


Saturday, October 10, 2020
Solar Project Opened in City of Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS – The new solar plant in the Rock Falls Industrial Park is online, an accomplishment celebrated by officials Thursday. The plant, which sits on 6.5 acres, is part…