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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

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