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Illinois families and businesses already face one of the highest state and local tax burdens in the nation, yet the Fiscal Year 2027 budget pushed by Illinois Democrats added hundreds of millions of dollars in new taxes and fees. Now, three of the new taxes and fees are facing a legal battle. The measures include a Digital Asset Tax, a

For Illinois families struggling with the cost of living, some of the biggest expenses can be found right at home. Buying a home is only one part of the financial challenge. Property taxes, homeowners insurance, mortgage costs, and utility bills can add to the ongoing cost of homeownership. Senate Republicans have introduced several proposals aimed at providing relief for both

Illinois Senate Republicans are calling on Attorney General Kwame Raoul to investigate concerns that the state’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) may be systematically misused in some cases to generate litigation and settlement demands for financial gain. In a letter signed by the Senate Republican Caucus, lawmakers emphasized that their concerns are not directed at legitimate public records requests or

With harvest season getting underway across Illinois, National Farm Safety and Health Week is serving as a reminder for farmers and motorists alike to slow down, stay alert and make safety a priority. The week of recognition, running from September 21 through 25 and recognized since 1944, works to raise awareness about the safety and health of people working in

With a consistent voting record on issues affecting Illinois manufacturers and the state’s business community, Senator Syverson recently ranked among the top lawmakers on the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association’s 2025-2026 Legislator Report Card. Senator Syverson received a 91 percent rating from the IMA based on votes taken during the current General Assembly. The IMA Legislator Report Card examines lawmakers’ votes on key issues affecting Illinois’ manufacturing

Legislation proposed by State Senator Dave Syverson would require Illinois schools to teach students about the September 11 terrorist attacks each year. Under current Illinois law, September 11 is recognized as a Day of Remembrance and is listed as a commemorative day. However, schools are not specifically required to provide instruction about the attacks. Other states have already taken steps to

Landmark Meta Settlement Could Deliver Nearly $768 Million to Illinois and New Protections for Children A landmark multistate settlement could require Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to pay up to $17.1 billion over the next 10 years to resolve allegations that its Facebook and Instagram platforms used addictive features and harmed children, while also forcing the social

With the general election just around the corner, now is the time for Illinois residents to learn more about the voting process and how to register. Whether you’re a first-time voter or need to update your information, voting is a way to make your voice heard in government. Voter requirements in Illinois include: Voters can register online, in person at

Illinois patients who arrive at a pharmacy only to find their medication is out of stock will now have an easier time getting their prescriptions filled under newly signed legislation. Senate Bill 3213 expands the types of prescriptions that can be electronically transferred from one pharmacy to another. Previously, Illinois law placed greater restrictions on prescription transfers than federal law,

Downstate Illinois is once again losing state facilities, jobs, and resources under Governor Pritzker as his Administration continues a troubling pattern of closing or relocating state operations away from communities outside the Chicago region. The Pritzker Administration previously announced plans to close Logan Correctional Center in Lincoln and build its replacement in Crest Hill, moving the facility from Central Illinois