Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna)
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Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna)
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NIAAA launches photo contest for 50th anniversary
The Northwestern Illinois Area Agency on Aging has launched a photo contest to mark its 50th anniversary. The contest is open to residents of the nine counties represented by the agency. Participants are invited to submit iconic photos that represent their county, whether it be a recognizable landmark, a hidden treasure, or a stunning landscape.
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Free shred event hosted by Illinois lawmakers scheduled for October
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is organizing a Free Shred Event in Freeport on Saturday, October 5th. The event will be held alongside State Representative John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Department.
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Illinois lawmakers discuss future of state's energy policy
This week, Illinois lawmakers convened with stakeholders to discuss the future of energy in the state. House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was joined by State Representatives Dan Ugaste, Jackie Haas, and Travis Weaver, as well as Illinois Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Lou Sandoval and Executive Director of the Illinois Chamber’s Energy Council Alec Messina.
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Illinois DMV to change operating hours statewide
Starting next week, all Illinois DMV locations will change operating hours. The changes are effective for locations statewide.
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Iowa lawmakers tour ADM's corn processing facility in Clinton
This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Representative Brad Fritts toured ADM in Clinton, Iowa. ADM is one of the largest corn processors globally. Their corn wet mill in Clinton produces a variety of industrial products as well as food and feed ingredients.
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Madigan set for trial amid calls for overdue ethics reform
Illinois families deserve a state government that is honest and transparent. For decades, Illinois politics has been synonymous with corruption, with major scandals landing leading figures in both political parties in prison. Now, the most powerful and influential politician who ruled over state government for nearly 40 years has his date with justice in federal court. Longtime former House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to stand trial just weeks from now, facing a 23-count indictment on racketeering and bribery charges.
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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie honored by Health Care Council of Illinois
The Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) has named House Minority Leader Tony McCombie as one of the legislators of the year. Leader McCombie accepted the award at a special event dedicated to lawmakers who support HCCI in the legislature.
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House Minority Leader Tony McCombie visits Southern Illinois
This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie engaged in various activities across Southern Illinois, meeting with caucus members and local leaders. Among those she met were State Representatives Patrick Windhorst, David Friess, and Paul Jacobs.
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Road construction in Dixon starts September 16, causing lane closures
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will commence road construction on Monday, September 16th, focusing on bridge deck repairs in the Dixon area. The project will necessitate lane closures on US 20 / IL84, approximately 200 feet north of Glen Hollow Road.
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Patriot Day commemorates lives lost on September 11
Today marks Patriot Day, a day dedicated to remembering and honoring the lives lost on September 11, 2001. This date is deeply embedded in the collective memory of Americans, symbolizing a moment when the world watched in shock as tragic events unfolded.
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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling on controversial election law
The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court ruling that declared a controversial election law passed by Illinois Democrats unconstitutional. Senate Bill 2412, which House Republicans nicknamed the “Katie Stuart Protection Act,” sought to end the longstanding practice of allowing local party organizations to appoint candidates to the ballot for the general election in uncontested legislative races.
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University of Illinois Extension offers farm business structure webinar on October 22
The University of Illinois Extension is offering a Farm Business Structure Basics Webinar on October 22 to assist producers in selecting the appropriate business structure for their farm or ranch operations.
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Library districts in 89th Legislative District receive $215K in grants
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has announced that several library districts in the area will receive grant funding aimed at enhancing access to quality resources and programming. The grants include annual per capita funding and newly created one-time technology grants designed to help libraries upgrade their technology infrastructure.
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McCombie advocates for stricter penalties after DCFS worker's death
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has been advocating for legislation aimed at imposing harsher penalties on individuals who harm Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers. This effort has been ongoing since the 2018 death of DCFS worker Pamela Knight.
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Illinois man convicted in murder of child protection specialist
Dierdre Silas was killed in January 2022 while responding to a call about possibly endangered children at a home in Thayer, approximately 23 miles south of Springfield. Silas, a child protection specialist for the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), was investigating "a report of abuse and neglect" against the parents of two children living at the residence.
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McCombie criticizes exclusion from new Illinois public transit working group
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement in response to House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch’s creation of a new House working group on Illinois’ public transit system.
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Trial begins for man accused of murdering DCFS worker
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has filed two bills aimed at increasing protections for Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) workers and others safeguarding the state's most vulnerable. As Benjamin Reed, the individual accused of murdering DCFS worker Deirdre Silas in 2022, stands trial today, these legislative efforts are brought into sharper focus.
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Chicago Tribune examines Illinois' entrenched political corruption
This week, the Chicago Tribune launched a new series focused on dissecting the ongoing culture of corruption in Illinois. Chicago has a long-storied reputation for corruption that has continued to take center stage in state and local government.
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McCombie announces office hours across northwest Illinois on August 29
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie continues to host office hours throughout her 89th District to accommodate residents she represents in Carroll and Jo Daviess counties, as well as portions of Boone, DeKalb, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago.
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Legislative updates and community initiatives in Illinois' 89th District
House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and State Senator Andrew Chesney provided a legislative update to the Genoa Chamber of Commerce. They were joined by DeKalb County Clerk and Recorder Tasha Sims, Genoa Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Krissy Johnson, DeKalb County Board member Kathy Lampkins, and Genoa Mayor Jonathan Brust.