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Senate Republicans to Pritzker: Balance Illinois’ Budget Without Tax Hikes on Illinois Families SPRINGFIELD – As Illinois braces for a projected budget deficit of more than $3 billion, Senate Republicans are calling on Governor J.B. Pritzker to commit to balancing the budget without raising taxes on Illinois citizens and businesses. A recent report from the Governor’s Office of Management and

Illinois Report Projects Budget Deficits and Lagging Revenues SPRINGFIELD – A yearly report by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) projects troubling news for Illinois’ economy – a $3.16 billion state budget deficit for the upcoming Fiscal Year leading some to question if another tax hike could be on the horizon. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says

Changes Needed to SAFE-T Act After Release of Suspect in Fentanyl Bust SPRINGFIELD – In a case that has shocked many in Grundy County, local authorities recently arrested two Honduran nationals found in possession of 3 kilograms of fentanyl—an amount so deadly it could kill 1.5 million people. Yet, within 48 hours of the arrest, one of the suspects walked

SPRINGFIELD – With Veterans Day fast approaching on Nov. 11, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is asking local residents to honor family members or friends who are veterans as part of a memorial display in the Illinois State Capitol. Please email submissions to veteransday@sgop.ilga.gov by Nov. 8, to be included in the Veterans Day Display at the Illinois State Capitol.

SYCAMORE – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway Nov. 7 in Sycamore to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the Sticker Tags that are replacing plastic transponders. An I-PASS ON DEMAND event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Nov. 7, at the Sycamore Golf Club located

Illinois Drivers Reminded to Stay Alert for Deer as Seasons Change With the changing weather, Illinois motorists are being reminded to be on the lookout for deer, particularly at dawn and dusk, through the end of the year. According to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), 2023 saw 14,862 crashes involving deer, with 663 of these resulting in injuries and

ROCKFORD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway for two upcoming events – Oct. 17 in Rockford and Oct. 22 in Cherry Valley – to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the Sticker Tags that are replacing plastic transponders. An I-PASS ON DEMAND event is scheduled from 1:00

SPRINGFIELD – Expressing strong concerns about recent federal data that shows there are hundreds of thousands of non-citizens in local communities who have committed or been charged with serious felonies, four State Senators are calling on state and federal leaders to address the impact of this looming threat on the safety of Illinoisans. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), State Senator

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) has been named a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. The Champion of Free Enterprise award is given to a lawmaker who has demonstrated leadership on policies and laws that keep Illinois’ economy and its jobs climate heading in the right direction. “I am grateful that my efforts

LOVES PARK – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and Mayor Greg Jury are partnering with the Illinois Tollway on Oct. 1 in Loves Park to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the Sticker Tags that are replacing plastic transponders. An I-PASS ON DEMAND event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Oct. 1 at City Hall, 100