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.
In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Stephenson County fell by $13,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20.9%.