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Fall breakfast meeting with State Senate candidate Chris Bishop

By NW Illinois News Report | Oct 25, 2023

The local community is invited to gather for a warm and welcoming breakfast meeting on Oct. 28 hosted at A’s Kitchen in Rock Falls.

McCombie: "This crisis is affecting every community across our state and devastating families in the process"

By NW Illinois News Report | Sep 5, 2023

In a Sept. 2 Facebook post, Rep. Tony McCombie talked about the damage that fentanyl can do to families and communities. She shared statistics related to fentanyl poisoning as well.

McCombie: ‘The extremism of Illinois Democrats knows no bounds’

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 30, 2023

On Aug. 11, State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), the House minority leader, condemned Illinois Democratic lawmakers for their perceived extremism and failure to prioritize problem-solving. McCombie’s comments came following Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s veto of a clean energy pathway bill, which she claims would have provided affordable and clean energy options for the state.

LaHood: ‘What we’re focused on is exposing the malign activities of the Chinese Communist Party’

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 15, 2023

In an interview with WICS-TV, Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL), a member of the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), has raised concerns about China’s ambitions and actions that he perceives as threatening to American interests. LaHood’s focus on “exposing the malign activities of the CCP” extends to regions such as Taiwan and Ukraine, as well as espionage activities on U.S. soil.

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Estrada: ‘Working families are seeing their version of the American Dream slipping away’

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 14, 2023

Ray Estrada, a contender for the 17th Congressional District, has drawn attention to a recent poll underscoring concerns among working families about their diminishing access to the American Dream. Estrada has pledged to advocate for increased American energy production and curbing expenditures on initiatives favored by the Biden administration and the far left.

Swanson: "I presented and passed House Resolution 159 to bring awareness to SMA,."

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 11, 2023

In an Aug. 9 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Swanson told his constituents about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Month, which is August. He shared that he sponsored and passed a bill to recognize the cause.

Stocks: ‘We want to thank you for praying about SB1909’

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 10, 2023

Amid ongoing legal battles, supporters of pregnancy centers in Illinois express gratitude for a federal court’s preliminary injunction against SB 1909, aimed at curbing the centers’ activities.

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Stoller: 'IDES was estimated to have improperly overpaid unemployment benefits to the tune of $5 billion'

By NW Illinois News Report | Aug 2, 2023

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) was already under scrutiny after unhappy residents complained that they couldn’t get a hold of anyone during the pandemic, but a July 26 report reveals just how deep a hole the agency was in.

NIRW Northern Illinois Republican Women & Friends to host ‘Coffee Talk’ event on Saturday

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 28, 2023

Northern Illinois Republican Women & Friends (NIRW) is hosting a community event called "Coffee Talk" this Saturday, July 29, at the Spring Garden Family Restaurant.

Cabello on cash bail ruling: ‘Democrat controlled Illinois Supreme Court ignored the victims and sided with this radical progressive agenda’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 20, 2023

State Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) is criticizing the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

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McCombie: 'Politically compelled public policy has never been in the best interest of the people. The liberal court’s decision today is not surprising, and this decision will undoubtedly hurt families and businesses around the state.'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 19, 2023

The Illinois State Supreme Court issued a decision regarding the legality of Illinois' move to end cash bail on July 18. In a statement issued that day, Rep. Tony McCombie shared her thoughts on the State Supreme Court's decision.

Swanson: A new bill to 'Help Fire Protection Districts and another to aid in the fight against Lyme disease, have been signed into law'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 18, 2023

Rep. Daniel Swanson shared an update on the passage of two bills sponsored by him in the spring session in a July 14 news release on his website. Of the two bills, one looks to aid Fire Protection Districts and the other to fight against Lyme disease.

Swanson: new law 'expands the ability for local police to utilize drones for public safety'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Law enforcement agencies can use drones more frequently to better assist their policing efforts now that House Bill 3902 has been signed into law, said Illinois State Rep. Daniel Swanson (R-Alpha), who co-sponsored the bill, in a July 5 news release.

Illinois' Swanson: 'Many thanks to the men and women at Ameren for working tirelessly' to restore power after storms

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 14, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) took to social media to report on his travels through the state to examine the damage from storms that hit on June 29.

Rep.McCombie: 'As we approach the holiday weekend... some things to know!'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 6, 2023

Leading up to Independence Day, Illinois state Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savannah) shared information about rules and things people should know about the holiday.

Dixon resident: ‘Our very rich illustrious governor has reinstated the slight grocery tax relief’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jul 4, 2023

The increase in the gas tax and the resumption of the state’s grocery tax brought forth annoyance from Illinoisans.

Cabello: 'Major decisions on two controversial laws lay before the Illinois Supreme Court'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 30, 2023

The Illinois Supreme Court has yet to release decisions on a pair of laws that have been highly criticized by Republicans, as they deem them unconstitutional.

//EIP// State Rep. McCombie: "I am pleased the Governor listened to the countless concerns around the $1.1B program and agreed with the Republican-led initiative of HR220 to take action."

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 30, 2023

In a Facebook post dated June 20, State Rep. Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, expressed her approval of the governor's recent decision to curtail enrollment in the Illinois health insurance program for immigrants.

Oltmanns: ‘Illinoisans already pay some of the highest gas taxes in the nation’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 29, 2023

Ogle County Board Member Zach Oltmanns noted Illinois’s status as a high-tax state as taxes on necessities increase on July 1.

Illinois state senator: 'Be a summer reader by joining Sen. Chesney’s Summer Reading Club'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jun 24, 2023

State Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is encouraging children to join his Summer Reading Club and Constituent Education Resource Card program in a June11 Facebook post.

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