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Following recent ethics investigations and public corruption allegations involving members of the Illinois House Democratic Caucus, Senate Republicans are continuing their push for a package of legislation designed to strengthen ethics laws, increase transparency, and restore public trust in state government. The renewed push comes after one House Democratic lawmaker resigned following an ethics investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct,

CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) released the following statement after reports that the Chicago Bears plan to move forward with stadium development in Hammond, Indiana: “For the past six months, Republicans have urged Governor Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders to take the Bears stadium issue seriously. Instead, they repeatedly dismissed concerns and operated under the assumption that

Legislation to improve government transparency and another to help recognize the service of veterans in Illinois have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 2137 requires local governments, counties, and municipalities with existing public websites to provide and post information on how to access audit and financial reports through the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. This legislation is intended

Illinois consumers will soon have a clearer understanding of the fees and surcharges included on their monthly utility bills, thanks to legislation that passed the Senate unanimously. House Bill 5524 requires the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) to compile information on electric utility fees and surcharges and make that information publicly available in a clear and accessible format.

Hours after Illinois Democrats pushed through more than $800 million in new taxes, another tax increase backed by Governor JB Pritzker quietly advanced in the Chicago region. On June 1, the Regional Transportation Authority approved a new 0.25 percentage point sales tax increase for northeastern Illinois. The increase is scheduled to begin August 1 and is expected to generate roughly

Illinois Democratic lawmakers recently approved the largest budget in state history, continuing a trend of significant spending increases during Governor JB Pritzker’s time in office. Since 2019, state spending has grown by nearly 40 percent, increasing from roughly $40 billion to nearly $56 billion. Despite record levels of spending, Illinois continues to face some of the highest taxes and costs

Illinois patients could soon have an easier time accessing needed medications under legislation recently passed by the Illinois Senate. Senate Bill 3213, filed by Senator Steve McClure, addresses situations where a patient arrives at a pharmacy only to learn that their prescription cannot be filled because the medication is out of stock. Under current Illinois law, some prescriptions cannot be

Firefighters from across the state were honored at the 33rd Annual Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Firefighter Medal of Honor Awards Ceremony on May 12. 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 the Capitol,

Illinois Senate Republicans are highlighting a package of legislation, all cosponsored by Senator Syverson, which are aimed at providing property tax relief, improving transparency, and helping seniors remain in their homes. The proposals come as Illinois families continue to face one of the highest tax burdens in the nation, with rising property taxes placing increasing pressure on homeowners, seniors, farmers,

With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close. The biggest task ahead will be passing the state’s next budget. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed FY 26-27 budget totals about $56 billion, and Senate Republicans have warned that the plan relies