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Wednesday, August 21, 2024
Big Boy Locomotive Coming to Illinois

Union Pacific’s Big Boy Locomotive No. 4014, one of the world’s largest operating steam locomotives, is making its way across Illinois soon! According to a report from the Associated Press, the…


Tuesday, August 20, 2024
Weekly News from Leader Tony McCombie

We are coming off an exciting week celebrating the Illinois State Fair, but in case you missed it, there are still plenty of fair opportunities to round out the summer….


Monday, August 19, 2024
Upcoming Office Hours: August 29th

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie continues to host office hours throughout her 89th District to accommodate residents she represents in Carroll and Jo Daviess counties as well as portions of:…


Monday, August 12, 2024
Small Equipment Grant Program Now Open

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and…


Friday, August 9, 2024
Sweet Corn Day a Success!

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently held the third annual Sweet Corn Day event in Savanna. McCombie created the event to celebrate sweet corn and create a great day…


Thursday, August 8, 2024
IDOT to host Telephone Town Hall Meeting Aug. 15 for proposed improvements to Illinois 2 in Ogle and Winnebago counties

The Illinois Department of Transportation will host a telephone town hall meeting at6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 15, to discuss proposed improvements for Illinois 2 in Ogle and Winnebago counties. To…


Monday, August 5, 2024
National Farmers Market Week

National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and the dedicated farmers who bring us fresh produce and goods. This week, stop by your local farmers market to savor seasonal flavors…


Friday, August 2, 2024
Photos: Celebrating Sweet Corn Day in the 89th District

The annual Sweet Corn Day celebration was a success in Savanna! House Minority Leader Tony McCombie invited area residents to come celebrate Sweet Corn Appreciation Day, which is honored annually…


Friday, August 2, 2024
Water Safety Tips

This summer when many are in and around water, it is essential to keep in mind important water safety tips. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),…


Thursday, August 1, 2024
Happy Sweet Corn Day!

House Minority Leader McCombie passed legislation in 2022 to make August 1st the official Sweet Corn Appreciation Day in Illinois. Today is the day to celebrate a love of sweetcorn…