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McCombie criticizes legislative focus as session nears end

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 15, 2025

After the legislative veto session concluded in the Illinois House of Representatives, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie released a statement criticizing the current legislative process.

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Chesney calls for ethics reform as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan reported to prison on October 13, following his conviction earlier this year on charges including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and other corruption offenses related to a scheme involving Commonwealth...

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Illinois General Assembly begins Veto Session amid debates over taxes, budget deficit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly has reconvened in Springfield following its summer break for the annual Veto Session.

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McCombie's office schedules appointment-only constituent hours in Byron

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 9, 2025

The Office of House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will hold constituent office hours in Byron on October 15.

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House passes resolution honoring Charlie Kirk amid partisan division

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 7, 2025

On September 10, the U.S. House of Representatives observed a moment of silence after news emerged that Charlie Kirk had been shot, though his death had not yet been confirmed.

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Freeport Athletics reports girls’ varsity tennis and flag football wins

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 6, 2025

Freeport Athletics highlighted significant wins for its girls’ varsity tennis and flag football teams on October 6, 2025.

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Freeport Athletics reports Harlem scores three touchdowns against Freeport on October 4

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 4, 2025

Freeport Athletics provided live updates on social media as Harlem scored three touchdowns against Freeport High School on October 4, 2025.

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Harlem defeats Freeport in high school football game as reported by Freeport Athletics

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 4, 2025

Freeport Athletics provided real-time updates on October 4, 2025, as Harlem Huskies defeated Freeport Pretzels in high school football.

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Illinois native Cameron Jones named to NASA astronaut candidate class

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 3, 2025

Savanna, Illinois native Cameron Jones has been selected by NASA as a member of its 2025 astronaut candidate class.

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Which former high school stars from Northwest Illinois area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 3, 2025

The week starting Monday, Oct. 6 will feature action from these former Northwest Illinois area high school stars.

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Senator Arellano brings district youth together for advisory council at Sauk Valley

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 2, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. held the Fall Youth Advisory Council at Sauk Valley Community College, where more than 40 high school students from across the 37th District gathered to discuss state and local issues.

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Senator Arellano announces first virtual town hall for district residents

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 2, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) will host a virtual town hall for residents of the 37th Legislative District on Monday, October 6, at 6:00 p.m. The event will be broadcast live on Facebook. “This event is a great opportunity for...

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Senator Chesney awards scholarship; local crash investigated; state spending rises under Pritzker

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 1, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney recently visited Scales Mound High School to present a $500 scholarship to the school's Trap Team.

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Which former high school stars from Northwest Illinois area will be in action for the week of Monday, Sept. 29?

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 26, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 29 will feature these former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes.

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Freeport paper shredding event offered by Reps. McCombie and Cabello on October 1

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 25, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host a free paper shredding event in Freeport on October 1, 2025, together with State Representative John M. Cabello.

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Freeport Athletics reports volleyball losses and soccer win for Freeport High School

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 24, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared results on September 24, 2025: both girls' volleyball teams lost to Hononegah while boys' varsity soccer secured a win against Auburn.

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FOIA request sent to Lee County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Lee County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Illinois lawmakers propose “Charlie Kirk Day”; harvest permits open; IPASS event set in Galena

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 23, 2025

Legislation has been introduced in the Illinois Senate to establish “Charlie Kirk Day” on September 10 each year.

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Illinois deer hunting archery season begins October 1; firearm season follows

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 23, 2025

Hunting season is approaching in Illinois, with archery season set to begin on October 1.

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Freeport Athletics shares football highlight and swim win in late September posts

By A. G. Gregory | Sep 22, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates about recent football and girls varsity swimming events at Freeport High School on September 20 and September 22, respectively.