McCombie Seeks Transparent, Accountable School Closures

On Thursday, September 16, 2021, Illinois State Representative Tony McCombie discussed her support for “transparency and accountability before school closures.”  She described the need for House Bill 1785, which was co-sponsored by McCombie this Spring and...

Vaccine Deadline Extended at Request of Hospitals and Schools

Hospitals and schools work to implement additional COVID-19 testing programs and accountability measures.  On Friday, September 3, 2021, Governor J. B. Pritzker and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike announced a two-week extension of...

Utility Bill Help Available for NW Illinois Residents

Whiteside County Board Chair James Duffy wants to make sure County residents are aware of two current programs, aimed to help those who need assistance with their utility and energy bill payments. The County has teamed up with the Tri-Counties Opportunities Council,...

Council Alters Liquor Serving Hours

Assistant Editor Jerry Lindsey wrote this report. On Monday, August 23, 2021, the Morrison City Council approved, by a vote of 6-2, to amend the Ordinance relating to the time for Sunday sales of alcohol.  The amendment allows any establishment holding a Class A, B-2,...

McCombie-Backed Laws Protect Taxpayers and Vulnerable

Protections for taxpayers and the most vulnerable are among the latest new laws which were co-sponsored by Rep. Tony McCombie.  Bills signed into law by Governor J. B. Pritzker during the week of August 16, 2021, follow. 1. House Bill 292, signed into law as Public...