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Transit bailout bill draws criticism for last-minute push and tax increases

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 31, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie took part in a debate over a public transit bailout bill during the final day of the legislative veto session.

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Which Northwest Illinois area high school alumni will be active during the week beginning Monday, Nov. 3?

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 31, 2025

The week of Monday, Nov. 3 will see these former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts in action.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Northwest Illinois area competing on Monday, Nov. 3?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 31, 2025

This ex-Northwest Illinois area high school standout will participate in competitions on Monday, Nov. 3.

House Minority Leader honors Savanna native selected for NASA astronaut program

By NW Illinois News | Oct 30, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie recognized Cameron Jones, a native of Savanna, Illinois, on the House Floor this week after his selection by NASA for the 2025 astronaut candidate class.

McCombie opposes proposed $1.9 billion tax increase for Illinois public transit

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 29, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie voiced her opposition to a proposed $1.9 billion tax increase intended to support public transit in the state.

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Which former Northwest Illinois area high school athletes will be active on Saturday, Nov. 1?

By R. R. Burrell | Oct 29, 2025

These former Northwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 1.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski in Freeport on property taxes: ‘Punishingly high property taxes are making Illinois unaffordable’

By NW Illinois News reports | Oct 28, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has highlighted property taxes as a significant factor driving residents out of the state.

Spring photo contest entries by local residents exhibited at Illinois Capitol

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 28, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie displayed photos from her annual Spring Photo Contest in the Capitol this week.

Illinois lawmakers debate tax hike proposal; senate honors Charlie Kirk

By B. L. Murphy | Oct 28, 2025

Legislators have returned to Springfield for the final days of the fall veto session, where a proposal to increase taxes by up to $1.5 billion is under discussion.

Illinois Department of Revenue announces tentative property assessment multiplier for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Oct 28, 2025

The Illinois Department of Revenue has issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0335 for Jo Daviess County, according to David Harris, director of the department.

Mobile DMV event hosted by Rep. Tony McCombie set for November in Byron

By D. I. Pruitt | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is working with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to provide local residents with direct access to DMV services.

Rep. Brad Fritts details district outreach and calls for action at veto session

By A. G. Gregory | Oct 27, 2025

Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts has provided an update on recent activities in the 74th District and legislative developments in Springfield.