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Illinois House Minority Leader encourages public engagement through witness slips

As the spring legislative session begins, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie is urging constituents to remain involved in the legislative process.

By NW Illinois News | Mar 8, 2025

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Leader McCombie engages in busy week at the Capitol

This week at the Capitol, Leader McCombie engaged in various activities.

By NW Illinois News | Mar 7, 2025

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Stephenson County: Income Maintenance made up 3.6% of total income in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Mar 7, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.6% of income in Stephenson County, providing an average of $1,900 per capita to residents.

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Whiteside County ranks 36th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 26% in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26% of income in Whiteside County—ranking it 36th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Senator Chesney backs Trump's push against DEI in Illinois schools

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney is supporting the Trump Administration's initiative to end Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) lessons in Illinois schools.

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Illinois Supreme Court advances fair map lawsuit filed by McCombie

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has submitted a brief to the Illinois Supreme Court, continuing efforts to address the issue of fair maps in Illinois.

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Illinois audit reveals $1.6 billion overspend on immigrant healthcare programs

By NW Illinois News | Mar 4, 2025

The Illinois Auditor General has released an audit report revealing that the state has spent over $1.6 billion on health benefits for undocumented immigrants, far exceeding initial cost estimates by Governor Pritzker's administration.

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Homeschool families gather in Springfield; audit reveals failures in immigrant healthcare

By NW Illinois News | Mar 3, 2025

The Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) are set to hold their 35th annual "Cherry Pie Day" at the Capitol in Springfield on Thursday, March 6.

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New online portal aids residents in obtaining REAL ID

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2025

On May 7, 2025, US travelers will need to be REAL ID compliant to board domestic flights and access certain federal facilities.

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Whiteside County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By NW Illinois News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Whiteside County, providing an average of $1,473 per capita to residents.

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Prairie State taxes: Carroll County residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2025

Carroll County residents paid $94,112 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Rep. Fritts highlights contributions of Amboy's Dinges Fire Company

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2025

State Representative Bradley Fritts has chosen Dinges Fire Company in Amboy for his February 2025 local business highlight.

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Tony McCombie returns to Capitol for legislative session days

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie was back at the Capitol this week, engaging in legislative sessions within the Illinois House.

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$314,899 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Jo Daviess County

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2025

In November 2024, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McCombie files legislative package to tackle chronic wasting disease

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has updated constituents in her 89th District on efforts to address Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD), a fatal disease affecting the central nervous system of deer and elk.

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McCombie urges shutdown of HBIA/HBIS immigrant program after critical audit

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie has issued a statement in response to the Illinois Auditor General's report concerning the state-run HBIA/HBIS program for undocumented immigrants.

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Cherry Pie Day highlights homeschool success; Pritzker's budget faces criticism

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

Homeschool families are preparing for the 35th annual Cherry Pie Day in Springfield, an event organized by the Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE) to highlight the ongoing success of homeschooling in Illinois.

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Senator Chesney hosts event for IPASS sticker transition in Oregon

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney, representing Freeport, is organizing an event in Oregon on March 10 to assist motorists in transitioning from plastic IPASS transponders to the new sticker technology.

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McCombie pushes for support of DCFS workers through Knight-Silas Act

By NW Illinois News | Feb 25, 2025

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie addressed the House Floor regarding the Knight-Silas Act, following a recent incident in St. Clair County.

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Illinois lawmakers propose new regulations on homeschool families

By NW Illinois News | Feb 24, 2025

In Illinois, a new legislative proposal is stirring debate over homeschooling.