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SPRINGFIELD – Gov. JB Pritzker delivered his annual Budget Address Feb. 21, proposing a billion dollars in tax increases to fund the growing costs of the migrant crisis that he created in Illinois. Even as grocery prices hit a 30-year high, the Governor’s new tax increases would hit families yet again by cutting their standard tax deduction. His plan would

HAMPSHIRE – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are working with Versiti Blood Center of Illinois to host a Community Blood Drive March 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire. Area residents interested in giving blood at the Community Blood Drive on March 11 are encouraged

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says Gov. JB Pritzker is asking Illinoisans for an extra $1.1 billion in taxes in the coming year to help pay for a fiscal crisis of his own making – supporting thousands of noncitizens the Governor invited to Illinois. Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State/Budget Address to a joint session

SPRINGFIELD – The Pritzker Administration is finally following through on a promise to allow providers to charge co-pays for their free undocumented noncitizen healthcare program. The General Assembly pressured the Governor last summer to implement co-pays to help rein in the quickly rising cost of the nearly billion-dollar-per-year program. In other news, Senate Republican Leader John Curran is holding Pritzker

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is asking residents to once more lift the spirits of people living in long-term care facilities by sending them Valentine’s Day cards. “For the fourth year in a row, we are asking the community for their help with our Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, which provides Valentine’s Day wishes to residents of nursing homes,

SPRINGFIELD – Lawmakers returned to the Capitol during the week to kick off the 2024 regular legislative session. During the first of week of session, four Republican lawmakers offered legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources, and Senate Republicans called on the Governor to reverse his proposed budget cuts to programs that help Illinoisans

A group of Republican legislators is stepping up to provide legislative solutions to a migrant crisis that is overwhelming state and community resources. At a Capitol press conference on Jan. 16, State Senators Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), along with Assistant House Republican Leader John M. Cabello (R-Machesney Park) and State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford), discussed the

SPRINGFIELD – As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, more than 300 new laws are set to take effect on Jan. 1, 2024. New laws range from limiting 2nd Amendment Rights to more positive legislation supported by Senate Republicans that increases protections and support for children, veterans and first responders. A full list can be downloaded at https://ilsenategop.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Jan1NewLaws24FINAL-2.pdf

SPRINGFIELD – A legislative panel heard testimony during the week from the Illinois State Police about proposed rules for the enforcement of the state’s “assault weapon” ban.  Also this week, the Illinois Attorney General’s office and several organizations came to a proposed agreement on protecting constitutional rights concerning crisis pregnancy centers.  In other news, Illinois is now offering a $500 non-refundable

The Illinois Veterans History Project, developed as part of an effort by the Library of Congress and the Illinois Secretary of State’s office, needs the help of Illinoisans to ensure veterans are not forgotten. Illinois military veterans and their families are being asked to submit their stories, photos, and mementos to be put on display at www.idaillinois.org. The Illinois Veterans