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Monday, December 3, 2018
Happy 200th Birthday, Illinois!!

Monday, November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving Holiday Travel Information

MORE THAN 9 million vehicles expected to travel the ILLINOIS Tollway SYSTEM this THANKSGIVING WEEKEND Drivers reminded to slow down in work zones and Give Then Distance when traveling DOWNERS…


Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Walmart, SunPower Announce 23-Megawatt Solar Agreement

Renewable energy agreement is projected to cover 21 sites in Illinois, including Walmart Distribution Center in Sterling. Walmart recently announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have…


Friday, November 2, 2018
Week in Review: Week ending November 3

Week in Review for week ending 11/3/18     Key   1. Budget – October 2018 revenue 2.  Education a. Illinois Report Card  b.      SAT test 3. Fire Safety – Smoke alarms 4. Outdoors – Deer…


Friday, November 2, 2018
Illinois Tollway Authority hiring Welders

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES The following positions are currently vacant within the Tollway Human Resources will accept applications, with resumes from: November 1, 2018 through November 16, 2018 JOB QUALIFICATIONS: To…


Thursday, October 25, 2018
McCombie Speaks with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School

Rep. Tony McCombie spoke with the “Rocky Riveters” at Rock Island High School on October 24. This group is a group that meets after school to discuss books, listen to…


Monday, October 22, 2018
Rep. McCombie Continues Recognizing Summer Reading Program Participants

After concluding her Second Annual Summer Reading Club for students in the 71st District, Rep. Tony McCombie began visiting area schools this past week to give special recognition to students…


Monday, October 22, 2018
Rep. Tony McCombie gives update to Friendship Manor residents

Rep. Tony McCombie joined area legislators in presenting a “State of the State” update at Friendship Manor in Rock Island last week. The legislators discussed their first term budget experiences,…


Friday, October 19, 2018
Rock Island Legislators Collaborate with Rock Island Superintendents

Representative Tony McCombie joined Representative Halpin and Senator Neil Anderson on October 17 to speak with the Rock Island County Regional Office of Education. The legislators answered questions from area…


Thursday, October 18, 2018
Daytime lane closures for bridge washing on US 30 Gateway Bridge

The Illinois Department of Transportation announces today that weather permitting, construction work will begin on Monday, October 22, 2018, on the US 30 Gateway Bridge over the Mississippi River in…