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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.

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Freeport Athletics shares live updates from September football game against Auburn

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 20, 2025

Freeport Athletics provided live scoring updates during a high school football matchup between Freeport High School and Auburn on September 20, 2025.

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

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 16, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on September 16, 2025 regarding girls' volleyball losses against Burlington Central and a tennis victory over Belvidere for Freeport High School teams.

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Freeport Athletics reports volleyball and flag football losses, golf win on September 15

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 15, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared results from three high school sports contests on September 15, including two close losses in volleyball and flag football and a narrow victory in boys varsity golf.

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Freeport Athletics reports losses in soccer and win in tennis for September competitions

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 15, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared updates on recent high school sports events via social media posts dated September 13 and September 15, 2025.

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Illinois faces potential SNAP penalties amid rising payment errors

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 15, 2025

Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie has raised concerns about the management of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) under Governor JB Pritzker.

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Freeport Athletics shares highlights from soccer and football games in September updates

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 13, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted game results for Freeport High School's soccer and football teams on September 12 and 13, detailing standout player achievements and team scores.

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McCombie supports bill requiring electronic scanning of prison mail in Illinois

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has announced her support for House Bill 50, a measure sponsored by State Representative David Friess aimed at improving safety for Department of Corrections (DOC) workers by increasing control over...

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Recent athletic highlights at Freeport High School shared by Freeport Athletics

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 12, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates recognizing student achievements in swimming, tennis, and soccer between September 11-12, 2025.

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Blue Mass in Shannon honors public safety workers and remembers September 11 victims

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 11, 2025

To mark the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, members of the Office of the House Minority Leader participated in the annual Blue Mass held in Shannon.

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Illinois House Minority Leader discusses push for independent redistricting commission

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently discussed the ongoing efforts for fair legislative maps in Illinois during an interview with WCIA’s Alex Whitney.

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Medicare 101 seminars planned by Rep. McCombie and colleagues

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 10, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie will host two Medicare 101 seminars aimed at helping local residents navigate the Medicare system.

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Chesney calls for stronger public safety measures amid rising violence in Illinois

By B. L. Murphy | Sep 9, 2025

The City of Chicago has recorded the highest number of homicides among the nation’s 75 largest cities, with 573 murders in 2024.