Freeport Athletics highlights sports wins and T-Mobile contest entry
Freeport Athletics reported two team victories and announced their school’s participation in the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights contest on September 4, 2025.
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State Sen. Andrew Chesney supports National Guard deployment amid rising Chicago violence
State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) has joined other conservative legislators and anti-crime advocates in calling for President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to address violent crime in Chicago.…
Chesney criticizes Rockford mayor over non-cooperation with federal immigration authorities
Rockford Mayor Tom McNamara recently used social media to confirm the city’s continued support for undocumented immigrants and its policy of not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement.
McCombie addresses public safety after Chicago shootings over Labor Day weekend
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie appeared on Fox News’ “The Faulkner Focus” to discuss public safety concerns in Chicago following a violent Labor Day weekend during which 55 people…
State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Kreider Services Inc.
Kreider Services Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to…
Illinois DOGE Profile: Sinnissippi Centers
Sinnissippi Centers, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed…
Freeport residents rank 68th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June
Freeport residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 68th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.
Freeport ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May
Freeport residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s speech rights of student journalists bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, amending the Speech Rights of Student Journalists Act for clarity.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Central Port District borrowing authority bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Central Port District Act that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Meat and Poultry Inspection Act exemption bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate outlining exemptions under the Meat and Poultry Inspection Act.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s Labor Dispute Act technical amendment bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Labor Dispute Act that passed both the House and Senate.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s emergency services district bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate allowing new emergency services districts for ambulance services.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s STEAM externship absence bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate, allowing excused absences for female students in STEAM programs.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s education externship opportunity bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate requiring the Illinois State Board of Education to create a public externship opportunity form.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s assisted living incident reporting bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill that passed both the House and Senate requiring assisted living facilities to report incidents causing significant harm to residents.
Illinois Rep. Fritts’ highway commissioners compensation bill passes House and Senate
State Rep. Bradley Fritts authored a bill amending compensation rules for highway commissioners and related officers, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s hunting license amendment bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill amending the Illinois Wildlife Code that passed both the House and Senate.
Illinois Rep. Mccombie’s deer hunting regulation bill passes both chambers of Illinois General Assembly
State Rep. Tony M. McCombie authored a bill regulating deer hunting seasons and methods that passed both the House and Senate.