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A new law supported by Senate Republicans expands protections for individuals with disabilities living in community-based residential settings. House Bill 57 updates the Essential Support Persons Act to include Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs). This ensures residents in these facilities retain the same right to receive essential visitors as those in other state-regulated facilities. State Senator Syverson says this change

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is offering youth hunters a chance to participate in a managed deer hunt this fall. A lottery drawing will take place on August 26, 2025, for young hunters to earn a spot in the youth firearm deer season, which is scheduled for October 11 through October 13. The hunt will be held at Jim

Legislation filed by State Senator Sally Turner aimed at helping young farmers overcome barriers to accessing farmland in Illinois has now officially become law. Senate Bill 2373creates the Farmland Transition Commission within the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Commission will be tasked with studying the challenges young farmers face, recommending policy solutions, and helping facilitate the transition of farmland to

Senate Republicans are once again calling out Governor JB Pritzker over his role in Illinois’s partisan redistricting process. The criticism follows a recent press conference held by the Governor on August 2 in DuPage County, where he appeared with Texas Democrats who fled their home state to avoid voting on new proposed congressional maps. The Governor suggested that Illinois may

Local residents in and around the 35th District are invited to join State Senator Dave Syverson at this year’s Boone County Fair! “The Boone County Fair is a tradition that brings people from all over the area together,” said Senator Syverson. “It’s always a great chance to connect with neighbors, enjoy some classic fair events, and support our local community.

This July, Senator Dave Syverson’s staff hosted traveling office hours across the 35th District to bring constituent services directly to local communities. Stops included Big Rock, Hinckley, Huntley, and Maple Park. “Traveling office hours are one of the best ways we can stay connected with the people we serve,” said Senator Syverson. “By bringing state services directly into local communities,

With the Illinois State Fair right around the corner, State Fair officials have announced new security measures to help keep fairgoers safe. From stricter entry screenings to updated rules on carry-in items, here’s what you need to know ahead of the fair’s August 7 opening. The expanded list of items not allowed on fairgrounds includes: These measures are implemented to

Illinois has taken the top spot for the highest property tax rate in the country. According to the Tax Foundation, Illinois homeowners paid an average effective property tax rate of 1.83% in 2023. By comparison, residents in neighboring states face significantly lower property tax rates, one of many factors driving people to leave Illinois. This ranking comes just weeks after

Last week, Governor Pritzker signed Senate Bill 8 into law, a measure that Senate Republicans say targets responsible gun owners instead of addressing violent crime. Beginning January 1, 2026, the deadline to report a lost or stolen firearm will be shortened from 72 hours to just 48 hours. Anyone who misses that window could face heavy fines and even lose

As Governor JB Pritzker once again tries to raise his national profile by weighing in on political debates in other states, his latest comments on redistricting are drawing sharp criticism back home. Senate Republicans say the governor has no credibility on the issue after breaking a major campaign promise and rigging Illinois’ elections to protect his party’s power. On the