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Swanson: 'This year, the Illinois Agri-Women (IAW) organization is offering 4 scholarships for females studying agriculture'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 31, 2023

In a March 28 Facebook post, Rep. Dan Swanson shared scholarship opportunities for the young women in his district.

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McCombie announces photo contest: 'Springtime brings out the most beautiful scenery'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 31, 2023

In a March 24 Facebook post, Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) announced her office's third annual spring photo contest.

Freeport City Council discusses ordinance amendment for regulations of salt usage during winter months

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 29, 2023

The Freeport City Council met on March 20 to discuss a new ordinance amendment creating regulations for the city and streets on salt usage for clearing roadways of snow and ice during winter.

Swanson on recent polar plunge: 'Great fun and huge turnout'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 24, 2023

Rep. Dan Swanson completed his third polar plunge on March 12, according to a video he recently shared on Facebook.

McCombie: 'I am going to recognize exceptional women in our community'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 21, 2023

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is honoring women for National Women’s History Month, recognizing “exceptional women in our community” who make a difference across the state.

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STB chairman: 'We are well aware of the very real and legitimate public concern over rail safety'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 18, 2023

The Surface Transportation Board approved a requested $31 billion merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern railways

Freeport Economic Development director on demolition bids: 'The City owns more properties' that are on list for demolition

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 9, 2023

During its Feb. 21 meeting, the Freeport City Council approved a list of demolition contracts that will be funded by FEMA.

Del Mar keynote speaker Carroll County Lincoln Day Dinner: 'Had an amazing time as Keynote Speaker'

By NW Illinois News Report | Mar 1, 2023

Aaron Del Mar recently spoke at the Carroll County Lincoln Day Dinner.

Awake Illinois: ‘A secret lgbtq club during lunch was held in a separate classroom for 5th/6th graders’

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 26, 2023

Parents advocacy group Awake Illinois is drawing attention to a secret LGBT club.

McCombie on Paid Leave for All Workers Act: 'This mandated benefit expansion comes at a high cost'

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 22, 2023

Illinois House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) is concerned about the negative impact the passage of the Paid Leave for All Workers Act will have on small businesses.

McCombie: 'I have said many times that Republicans are here to work and we're here to provide solutions'

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 15, 2023

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) on Tuesday unveiled an ambitious plan for Republicans to achieve their goals for this legislative session.

Anderson: 'Today is #GoRedForWomenDay! Every 80 seconds a woman will die of heart disease or stroke'

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 13, 2023

In a Feb. 3 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson highlighted the American Heart Association's National Go Red for Women Day campaign.

McCombie: 'The IMA ... has opened its 4th Annual Makers Madness Contest'

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 8, 2023

State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) promoted the 4th Annual Makers Madness contest in a Facebook post published on Saturday.

McCombie: 'Illinois House Republicans are here to govern. We are here to give solutions'

By NW Illinois News Report | Feb 2, 2023

Tony M. Mccombie, House Rep. of Illinois House of Representatives, Illinois General Assembly said on Jan 31st.

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Stoller asks Pritzker to veto wind and solar facility bill

By NW Illinois News Report | Jan 31, 2023

A bill that creates a siting requirement for wind and solar facilities was signed last week despite a letter to Gov Pritzker from Sen. Win Stoller (R-Peoria) urging him to consider vetoing the bill.

'Tax filing season officially begins today': Rep. McCombie encourages residents to file state, federal tax returns

By NW Illinois News Report | Jan 26, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) shared with her constituents on Facebook Monday that “tax filing season” has arrived and they can submit their tax returns.

Stoller: 'Great to meet with the advocacy committee of SWE - Central Illinois'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jan 24, 2023

llinois Sen. Win Stoller recently visited with the advocacy team of the Central Illinois Society of Women Engineers.

Stovall: ‘I am confident that this misguided legislation will be struck down by the judicial branch’

By NW Illinois News Report | Jan 20, 2023

Stephenson County Sheriff Steve Stovall will not be enforcing the sweeping gun ban recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Anderson: 'I want to thank Leader Curran for this appointment and his faith in me to help lead the Senate Republicans during this upcoming General Assembly'

By NW Illinois News Report | Jan 19, 2023

In a Jan. 13 Facebook post, Sen. Neil Anderson announced an appointment to a Senate leadership position.

VanVickle: Assault weapon ban ‘is a clear violation of the 2nd Amendment to the US Constitution'