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Sunday, September 7, 2025
Road Work Begins This Week on IL 26

The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin construction on Illinois Route 26 in Ogle County on Tuesday, September 9. The project will span from Willow Street in Forreston to Hillside…


Friday, September 5, 2025
Photos: This Week in the 89th

This week House Minority Leader Tony McCombie spent time throughout the 89th District, meeting with school administrators and educators, local business owners, and constituents! Check out her week in photos…


Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Harvest Season Update

Farmers and agriculture haulers can now apply for a FREE Illinois Harvest Permit that allows trucks to exceed legal weight limits by up to 10% during harvest season (through December…


Tuesday, September 2, 2025
Video: McCombie Says Public Safety should NOT be Partisan

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was featured on Fox News’ the Faulkner Focus to talk public safety in Chicago after 55 people were shot over Labor Day weekend. McCombie…


Thursday, August 28, 2025
McCombie Column: Illinois Needs Real Energy Solutions, Not Band-Aids

Last week, a Senate subject-matter hearing on energy made one thing crystal clear: Illinois families and job creators are paying the price for shortsighted, politically driven policies. Speaker Welch and…


Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Praying For Minneapolis

In light of the horrific tragedy that occurred today at the Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following: “My heart breaks for the students,…


Tuesday, August 26, 2025
McCombie Responds to Pritzker’s Latest Federal Showdown

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s press conference, attacking President Donald Trump and celebrating what he calls record levels of public…


Monday, August 25, 2025
Weekly News from Leader McCombie

ENERGY COST CRISIS Soaring summer electric bills in much of Illinois This summer, many Illinois families have seen their electric bills double. That’s no accident, it’s the direct result of…


Friday, August 22, 2025
McCombie Shows Support for Latest Fair Map Initiative

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released the following statement in response to the recently launched Fair Map Illinois initiative, which aims to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot…


Thursday, August 21, 2025
McCombie Backs Educational Choice Act to Bring Back Tax Credit Scholarships

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has introduced two bills aimed at expanding school choice for students in Illinois. The legislation would help Illinois taxpayers seamlessly access federal tax credit…