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CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is congratulating students from the 35th Senate District on their outstanding performances at this year’s National Workforce Development Competition. “I’m incredibly proud of these students for their impressive performances on the national stage. They’re not just bringing home medals; they’re proving the value of hard work, hands-on training, and technical excellence.

County Fairs are always a highlight of Summer Fun for our families! In Northern Illinois, we are blessed to have some of the best County Fairs in the state. These fairs are possible thanks to the dedicated volunteers who work tirelessly through the year to make them a memorable experience for our families. Check out the helpful information below! Upcoming County

The Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) is reminding taxpayers who missed the April 15, 2025, deadline that there’s still time to file—and that filing promptly can help lower any penalties and interest owed. Illinois grants an automatic six-month extension to file individual income tax returns, moving the deadline to October 15, 2025. However, this does not extend the time to

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently added 18 more professions available for licensure. The department’s new system, CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), completed Phase 1 in October of 2024 and has a total of 6 phases set to be fully implemented by August of 2026. Below is a description of what the next phases will include:

July is recognized as Extreme Heat Safety Month, and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and the Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are teaming up together to highlight the importance of staying safe during high temperatures.  IEMA-OHS is urging residents to recognize the serious risks that extreme heat poses to you, your family, and your pets. Extreme heat is defined as

The Illinois General Assembly has launched a major update to its website, www.ilga.gov, marking the most significant redesign in nearly two decades. While the new layout is more modern and mobile-friendly, it also comes with some changes that may affect how constituents engage with the legislative process. One of the most important tools available to the public is the witness slip,

Democrat lawmakers approved the largest budget in state history, even after the state collected a record $54 billion in tax revenue. The new spending plan includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes and a series of short-term budget gimmicks that Republican lawmakers say point to a serious spending problem in Springfield. Over the past six years, government spending under

Governor Pritzker Announces Intent to Seek Third Term Last week, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced that he intends to run for a third term in office. Illinois does not place term limits on governors, and Pritzker will be the first to pursue a third term since the 1980s. First elected in 2018, Pritzker has served as governor since 2019. Since

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is bringing his office directly to constituents this summer through a series of Traveling Office Hours events across the 35th Senate District. District residents are encouraged to attend to receive help with state services, ask questions, and share feedback on legislative issues. Senator Syverson’s staff will be on-site at the following locations: Poplar GrovePoplar

Governor Signs Record-Breaking Budget into Law SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker has officially signed into law the largest government spending plan in Illinois history – a more than $55 billion spending plan that includes nearly $1 billion in new tax increases and relies heavily on budget gimmicks and one-time revenue grabs. Passed by the General Assembly on May 31 and