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Madigan Trial Enters Third Month SPRINGFIELD – The corruption trial against former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has entered its third month at the Dirksen Federal Building in Chicago. Over the last eight weeks, federal prosecutors have called several key witnesses to build their case that the political leader engaged in racketeering and bribery conspiracy. Witnesses have included local, state,

Senate Republicans Demand Action on Drug Crisis in Illinois Prisons SPRINGFIELD – With an influx of illicit drugs flooding Illinois correctional facilities, Senate Republicans are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker to immediately address the crisis. At a Capitol press conference Nov. 26, several Senate Republican Caucus members highlighted ongoing concerns and shared firsthand accounts from their visits to correctional facilities

Veto Session Concludes: Senate Republicans Renew Call for No New Tax Hikes SPRINGFIELD – The second and final week of the General Assembly’s Veto Session wrapped up on Nov. 21 with few legislative items passing through either chamber. While the Veto Session has ended, the 103rd General Assembly is expected to reconvene in early January for a “lame duck” session before

Many thanks to all who submitted information for our Veterans Day Wall of Honor displayed in the Illinois State Capitol from Nov. 11 to Nov. 25. Click https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8V_ecUu_mLA to watch the video that is central to the Veterans Day Wall of Honor, and to learn more about the legacies and sacrifices of these brave men and women who served our

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