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Tony McCombie returns to Springfield for legislative veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 17, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was back in Springfield this week as the Illinois House began its first of two weeks of legislative veto session.

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Warren Elementary named Blue Ribbon School; McCombie to honor achievement in Springfield

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 14, 2025

Warren Elementary School has been recognized as a Blue Ribbon School, an honor that highlights its achievements in education.

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Tony McCombie thanks U.S. Navy on its 250th anniversary

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 13, 2025

Today marks the 250th anniversary of the United States Navy.

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Illinois House Minority Leader presents scholarship to Galena High School Trapshooting Team

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 8, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently visited the Galena High School Trapshooting Team to present a scholarship on behalf of the Illinois Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus.

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Rep. Fritts outlines priorities ahead of legislative veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 8, 2025

State Representative Bradley J. Fritts provided an update to constituents as Illinois enters the fall season and prepares for the annual legislative veto session in Springfield next week.

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Freeport Athletics reports football and volleyball wins; soccer team falls to Guilford

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 7, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on October 6 and October 7 regarding victories in football and volleyball and a loss in boys' junior varsity soccer.

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Senator Chesney addresses federal shutdown impact and announces new road funding

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 6, 2025

The federal government shut down on October 1 after Democrats rejected a bipartisan plan that would have kept it open.

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Freeport Athletics shares updates on freshmen football loss to Harlem

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 4, 2025

Freeport Athletics provided real-time coverage of the Freeport High School freshmen football team's loss to Harlem on October 4, 2025.

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Freeport Athletics reports losses in boys’ soccer and win in girls’ tennis

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 3, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on October 3, 2025 regarding recent sports events for Freeport High School teams.

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Dixon receives $4.6 million state grant for riverfront project completion

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 2, 2025

The City of Dixon has secured a $4.6 million grant from the State of Illinois, administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation, to complete Project Rock.

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State Senator Arellano announces state grants for key infrastructure upgrades across 37th district

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 1, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) has announced that state funding will be directed toward several major infrastructure projects in the 37th Legislative District.

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Rep. Brad Fritts partners with Citizens Utility Board for utility bill clinic

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 1, 2025

State Representative Brad Fritts (R-Dixon) will host a Utility Bill Clinic in partnership with the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) on Wednesday, October 15th.

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Tony McCombie meets with community members during busy week in 89th District

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 26, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was active in the 89th District this week, engaging with schools, local businesses, community leaders, and law enforcement throughout northwest Illinois.

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Rep. Brad Fritts recognizes Selmi’s of Rock Falls as September 2025 local business highlight

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 25, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has recognized Selmi’s, a family-owned farm and business in Rock Falls, as his September 2025 local business highlight.

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FOIA request sent to Carroll County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Carroll County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Ogle County Sheriff's Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 24, 2025

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

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FOIA request sent to Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Jo Daviess County Sheriff's Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Freeport Athletics posts results from football and golf competitions

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 23, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on three recent high school sports events on September 22-23, including wins by their football and boys varsity golf teams and a narrow loss in girls varsity flag football.

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Senator Chesney awards $500 scholarship to Scales Mound High School Trap Team

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 22, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney, a Republican representing Illinois' 45th Senate District, recently awarded a $500 scholarship to the Scales Mound High School Trap Team.

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Freeport Athletics shares live updates from high school football matchup against Auburn

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 20, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted real-time scores and play highlights from a high school football game between Auburn and Pretzels on September 20, 2025.