State Reps. Fritts and McCombie sworn into office

DIXON - State Reps. Brad Fritts, R-Dixon, and Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, were two of 118 sworn into office Wednesday.

The 104th General Assembly of the Illinois House of Representatives is composed of 78 Democrats and 40 Republicans. McCombie was again named the House Minority Leader. She’s the first woman to hold the title, according to a Wednesday news release from McCombie’s office.

It is her fifth term in office and second term as House Minority Leader. In a speech Wednesday, McCombie touched on the priorities of the Republican Party in 2025, according to the release.

“Our caucus is focused on three key priorities: fostering economic growth, cutting unnecessary spending, and opposing tax increases,” McCombie said. “These priorities are not just goals; they are essential steps toward making Illinois a place of opportunity and prosperity.”

McCombie represents the 89th House District, which includes Jo Daviess County and parts of Boone, Stephenson, Ogle DeKalb, Winnebago and Carroll counties.

“I want to thank the people of the 89th District for putting their faith in me to be their voice in Springfield. Public service is an honor, and I am ready to hit the ground running to instill the common-sense solutions required to improve Illinois,” she said in the release.

Fritts represents the 74th House District, which includes most of Lee County and parts of Whiteside, Ogle, DeKalb and La Salle counties. It is his second term in the seat.

“As the youngest member of the Illinois General Assembly, I am committed to creating positive change that ensures future generations can live and thrive in our state. I look forward to another productive term upholding the values of rural Illinoisans, engaging with my community, and being a voice for common-sense change in Springfield,” Fritts said in a Wednesday news release from his office.

For more information, visit repmccombie.com and repfritts.com.