NW Illinois News

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (Savanna) and members of the Illinois House Republican Caucus recently hosted an event to celebrate the achievements of women leaders from across Illinois. The event aimed to recognize these women for their impactful contributions to their communities.

The gathering, known as the Emerging Women Leaders Recognition Event, brought together 55 women leaders from various industries and backgrounds in Illinois. The event featured a keynote address by Springfield Mayor Misty Buscher, as well as panel discussions on topics such as owning one's power, law enforcement, economics, and more.

In a statement, Leader McCombie expressed her gratitude for the attendees, stating, "It is an honor to host this event that draws incredible leaders from every corner of our state. These women are making a great impact in their own communities, and to bring that power into one room makes for a truly phenomenal event."

McCombie also acknowledged the significance of the event taking place during Women's History Month, noting, "The event brought an amazing group of women to our Capitol, which also coincides with women’s history month. We have so many leaders throughout our state, this group is something to really be proud of and inspired by—and I am lucky for my time with them today."

The Emerging Women Leaders Recognition Event is part of the House Republican Caucus's efforts to highlight and support women leaders in Illinois. The event has been held annually, with the 2020-2022 recognition being postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moving forward, Leader McCombie and the House Republican Caucus plan to continue hosting this event to celebrate and empower women leaders across the state.