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Tony McCombie highlights constituent engagement and legislative activity during veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Nov 1, 2025

This week marked the end of the legislative veto session in the Illinois General Assembly.

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Transit bailout bill draws criticism for last-minute push and tax increases

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie took part in a debate over a public transit bailout bill during the final day of the legislative veto session.

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Illinois lawmakers debate tax hike proposal; senate honors Charlie Kirk

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 28, 2025

Legislators have returned to Springfield for the final days of the fall veto session, where a proposal to increase taxes by up to $1.5 billion is under discussion.

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Illinois marks Manufacturing Month highlighting economic impact and workforce

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 24, 2025

October is being observed as Manufacturing Month in Illinois, with a focus on recognizing the state's manufacturing sector and its impact on the economy.

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State lawmakers reconvene for second week of fall veto session

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 24, 2025

State lawmakers gathered in Springfield last week for the first two days of the annual fall Veto Session.

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McCombie criticizes new state commission as political move by Governor Pritzker

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 23, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s recent executive order establishing the Illinois Accountability Commission.

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Illinois lawmakers debate budget cuts as deficit projections prompt criticism

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 23, 2025

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker recently issued an Executive Order mandating 4% across-the-board budget cuts for state agencies in response to anticipated deficit spending.

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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.