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Illinois lawmakers approve major spending bills amid debate over energy policy and taxes

By D. I. Pruitt | Nov 3, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its fall veto session, with several major legislative actions taking place in a short period.

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Mobile DMV event hosted by Rep. Tony McCombie set for November in Byron

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is working with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to provide local residents with direct access to DMV services.

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Dixon Police Department seeks applicants for patrol officer position

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 26, 2025

The Dixon Police Department is currently seeking applicants for the position of Patrol Officer.

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McCombie holds annual Medicare 101 seminars for local residents

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recently hosted two Medicare 101 seminars, joined by State Representatives Jeff Keicher and John Cabello.

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Senator Arellano to host Veterans Appreciation Program and Expo in Rock Falls

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

State Senator Li Arellano Jr. is organizing a Veterans Appreciation Program and Expo for veterans and their families in the 37th District.

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Illinois projects $267 million budget shortfall for fiscal year 2026

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 24, 2025

Illinois is facing a projected budget deficit of $267 million for fiscal year 2026, according to a recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB).

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Illinois lawmakers debate transit funding and face growing budget deficit

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

State lawmakers returned to Springfield last week for the first part of the annual fall Veto Session.

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Tony McCombie discusses path from local activism to statehouse leadership

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie appeared on the American Potential Podcast to discuss her early involvement in local change and how it led to her current role in state government.

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Illinois Republicans respond as ex-Speaker Madigan begins prison term

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 21, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has begun serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence at FPC Morgantown in West Virginia after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges.

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Chesney calls for ethics reform after Madigan begins prison sentence

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 20, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence on October 13 after being convicted on 10 counts of public corruption.

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McCombie responds as former Speaker Madigan begins prison term for corruption

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 13, 2025

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan began serving a 7.5-year federal prison sentence today after being convicted on bribery and racketeering charges.

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Illinois celebrates National Farmer’s Day recognizing vital role of agriculture

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 12, 2025

Today marks National Farmer’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the efforts of farmers and their contributions to families, the economy, and communities.

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Illinois DNR launches new notification system for chronic wasting disease test results

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 10, 2025

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will introduce a new notification system to deliver chronic wasting disease (CWD) test results directly to deer hunters.

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Freeport Athletics reports varsity and JV game results for October 7, 2025

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 8, 2025

Freeport Athletics shared the outcomes of three school sports events held on October 7, 2025.

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Former Governor Jim Edgar remembered for public service and bipartisan leadership

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 2, 2025

Jim Edgar, who served as the 38th Governor of Illinois from 1991 to 1999, died on September 14, 2025, after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Arellano criticizes governor over state budget cuts and fiscal policy

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 2, 2025

Illinois State Senator Li Arellano Jr. has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to the state's budget cuts, arguing that the current fiscal challenges are a result of the governor’s own spending decisions rather than federal economic policy.

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Applications open for Illinois low-income energy assistance program

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 2, 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which provides financial help to eligible households in Illinois for utility services such as natural gas, propane, and electricity.

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Freeport Athletics reports losses for girls’ teams against Guilford and Harlem

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 1, 2025

Freeport Athletics posted updates on September 30 and October 1, detailing losses for several girls' sports teams at Freeport High School against Guilford and Harlem.

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McCombie calls for end to dangerous rhetoric after violence against ICE officials

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 30, 2025

Today, Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed recent incidents of violence against ICE officials in Illinois during a press conference.

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Illinois lawmakers debate budget shortfalls as governor orders spending cuts

By D. I. Pruitt | Sep 29, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has issued Executive Order 2025-05, instructing state agencies to identify 4% across-the-board budget reserves in response to a shortfall in projected revenues for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) budget.