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With harvest season getting underway across Illinois, National Farm Safety and Health Week is serving as a reminder for farmers and motorists alike to slow down, stay alert and make safety a priority. The week of recognition, running from September 21 through 25 and recognized since 1944, works to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working in

With a consistent voting record on issues affecting Illinois manufacturers and the state’s business community, Senator Syverson recently ranked among the top lawmakers on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s 2025-2026 Legislator Report Card. Senator Syverson received a 91 percent rating from the IMA based on votes taken during the current General Assembly. The IMA Legislator Report Card examines lawmakers’ votes on key issues affecting Illinois’ manufacturing

Legislation proposed by State Senator Dave Syverson would require Illinois schools to teach students about the September 11 terrorist attacks each year. Under current Illinois law, September 11 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance and is listed as a commemorative day. However, schools are not specifically required to provide instruction about the attacks. Other states have already taken steps to

Landmark Meta Settlement Could Deliver Nearly $768 Million to Illinois and New Protections for Children A landmark multistate settlement could require Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay up to $17.1 billion over the next 10 years to resolve allegations that its Facebook and Instagram platforms used addictive features and harmed children, while also forcing the social

With the general election just around the corner, now is the time for Illinois residents to learn more about the voting process and how to register. Whether you’re a first-time voter or need to update your information, voting is a way to make your voice heard in government. Voter requirements in Illinois include: Voters can register online, in person at

Illinois patients who arrive at a pharmacy only to find their medication is out of stock will now have an easier time getting their prescriptions filled under newly signed legislation. Senate Bill 3213 expands the types of prescriptions that can be electronically transferred from one pharmacy to another. Previously, Illinois law placed greater restrictions on prescription transfers than federal law,

Downstate Illinois is once again losing state facilities, jobs, and resources under Governor Pritzker as his Administration continues a troubling pattern of closing or relocating state operations away from communities outside the Chicago region. The Pritzker Administration previously announced plans to close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and build its replacement in Crest Hill, moving the facility from Central Illinois

A landmark multistate settlement could require Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay up to $17.1 billion over the next 10 years to resolve allegations that its Facebook and Instagram platforms used addictive features and harmed children, while also forcing the social media giant to implement significant new protections for young users. Under the proposed agreement, Illinois

While at the Boone County Fair, State Senator Dave Syverson’s office conducted an informal survey asking fairgoers a simple question: Do you support keeping the Bears in Illinois? The results were overwhelming, with a strong majority of those who participated saying they want the Bears to stay right here in Illinois. Senator Syverson agrees with the overwhelming majority, though he

Once again, Illinois is losing jobs and economic opportunities as failed policies under Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority continue to fuel an affordability crisis that is making it harder for families and businesses to stay in the state. Tyson Foods has announced the closure of its Joslin facility, putting more than 2,000 Illinoisans out of work and delivering a