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SPRINGFIELD – Government agencies across the country, including in Illinois, are facing the difficult challenge of dealing with an alarming rise in cyberattacks, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley). Recent data from the Center for Internet Security reveals a drastic increase in malware and ransomware attacks, with a 148 percent surge in malware incidents and a 51 percent

BELVIDERE – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway on Sept. 26 in Belvidere 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., Sept. 26 at the Community Building

PINGREE GROVE – Area residents wanting to clean out file cabinets and help the environment are welcome to bring their documents and papers for safe and confidential shredding at a free Community Shred Event Sept. 21 at 1865 Andrew Blvd. in Pingree Grove. Hosted by State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Sen. Don DeWitte

New Study Shows Illinois Losing Young, High-Earning Professionals SPRINGFIELD – Young professionals are rapidly becoming one of Illinois’ top exports according to new data from SmartAsset, which ranks Illinois among the top states losing millennials to more tax-friendly states. The report ranked states based on how many young households earning $200,000 or more left in 2022. Illinois came in second, with 1,323

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) has been honored as a “Champion of Manufacturing” in the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s (IMA) 2024 Legislative Report Card, which highlights lawmakers who consistently support Illinois’ manufacturing industry. “Illinois manufacturers appreciate Senator Syverson, who has a strong record of supporting policies vital to advancing the industry and growing our economy,” said Donovan Griffith, IMA

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway on Sept. 17 and Sept. 26 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., Sept. 17, at the Village Hall, 201

Illinois Supreme Court Upholds Ruling Blocking Law That Limits Candidate Slating SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Supreme Court recently upheld a lower court’s ruling that blocked controversial election legislation signed into law by Gov. JB Pritzker in May. State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), who opposed the bill in the Senate, expressed relief that the courts rejected yet another attempt by

ROCKFORD – The culmination of 20 years of hard work and dedication by state and local officials with a dream will become reality today with the opening of the Hard Rock Casino on State Street in Rockford. Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) has worked with many other civic leaders for more than two decades to bring the project to fruition.

Small Businesses Losing Money as Revised Unemployment Numbers Underscore Challenging Economy for Illinoisans SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. economy is showing signs of strain with new data revealing fewer jobs added in 2023 and early 2024 than originally reported, according to State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley). The U.S. Department of Labor’s revisions cut job growth estimates by 28 percent, and

MARENGO – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Tollway Aug. 27 in Marengo to help motorists update their I-PASS technology to the Sticker Tags that are replacing plastic transponders. The I-PASS ON DEMAND event is scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Aug. 27, at the Park District located