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SPRINGFIELD – A Cook County judge has declared that the Governor and legislative Democrats went too far when they changed how awards are calculated in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits. The judge ruled their new law unconstitutional, setting up a potential ruling by the Illinois Supreme Court. Several new bills were signed into law recently, including a measure sponsored

SPRINGFIELD – A warning by Senate Republicans in recent months that Illinois’ new budget is careless as it uses one-time COVID-19 revenues to increase long-term state spending is supported in a new report by an organization that promotes responsible government spending. Also, groups representing gas station owners are suing the Pritzker Administration over a requirement that businesses must display large

SPRINGFIELD – Young adult entrepreneurs will have an easier time starting and operating new businesses, thanks to legislation sponsored by Senate Republicans and signed into law by the Governor. As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, the Illinois State Police are donating protective equipment to help with the Ukrainian people’s resistance to the invasion. A recent report has emerged

Return to Capitol to cap state sales tax on fuel SPRINGFIELD – With gasoline prices at the pump nearing $5 per gallon in many communities and over $5 per gallon in the city of Chicago, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says Illinois legislators must immediately return to the Capitol and pass legislation to provide real, meaningful relief to consumers. Syverson

My office was pleased to participate in the Health and Services Fair May 11 at Belvidere Community Complex. It was a great event, with representatives from 46 health and service organizations that provided a convenient one-stop resource for residents to get information and see what local and state programs are available. Thank you to everyone who sponsored, participated in, and attended

 Fallen firefighters from across the state were honored at the 29th Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony May 10 in Springfield. The Fallen Firefighter Memorial service was held at the Firefighter Memorial on the grounds of the Illinois State Capitol to honor Illinois firefighters lost in the line of duty. Following the ceremony at

SPRINGFIELD — The Illinois Auditor General released a scathing report during the week about the Pritzker Administration’s handling of the 2020 COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans’ Home, which resulted in the death of 36 residents. Also this week, history was made when a draft United States Supreme Court decision was leaked to the public for the first time, resulting

Law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty were honored at a ceremony May 5 in Springfield attended by their friends, their families, and scores of police officers from across the state. Held this year in the Illinois State Library because of inclement weather, the ceremony honored those officers who were killed in the line of

SPRINGFIELD – Four individuals charged in the ongoing federal case against former House Speaker Michael Madigan are scheduled to face a jury trial in September for their alleged roles in the ComEd bribery scandal. On May 5, scores of police officers from across the state, as well as many of their friends and families, will be in Springfield for a

ROCKFORD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) will be hosting Coffee & Conversation events April 29 in Big Rock; April 30 in Hampshire; and May 6 in Maple Park. “We schedule Coffee & Conversation events to give area residents an opportunity to talk with their state and local leaders about what is happening in Springfield and how it affects