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April 1, 2022, to April 1, 2023, has been proclaimed the “Illinois State Police Centennial” to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of ISP. On April 1, 1922, the first eight original sworn patrol officers and two civilian employees comprised the Illinois State Highway Police under the direction of Superintendent John Stack. Now, 100 years later, the Illinois State Police has grown

SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) released the following statement March 28 about the resignation of Oreal James and the failed Senate confirmation vote on Eleanor Wilson, two of Gov. JB Pritzker’s most controversial appointees to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB). “This is another blow to Gov. Pritzker’s game-playing with his appointees to the Prisoner Review Board.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day is commemorated on March 29 in the United States. An opportunity to recognize and give thanks for all who served during the Vietnam War, March 29 is the day that the last of the troops were withdrawn in 1973.

SPRINGFIELD – An ill-advised plan addressing Illinois’ unemployment insurance debt, forced through this week by Senate and House Democrats, lays the burden of state government’s fiscal irresponsibility at the feet of employers and will most likely guarantee higher taxes and cuts in benefits to workers. With gasoline prices at the pump well over $4 per gallon and projected to top

National Medal of Honor Day is March 25. Created in 1861, the Medal of Honor is the highest military award for valor in the United States. It is awarded by Congress only to U.S. military personnel for personal acts of valor above and beyond the call of duty.

SPRINGFIELD – An ill-advised plan addressing Illinois’ unemployment insurance debt, forced through this week by Senate and House Democrats, lays the burden of state government’s fiscal irresponsibility at the feet of employers with the guarantee of higher taxes on and cuts in benefits to workers. This will become the largest tax increase on Illinois’ employers in history. State Sen. Dave

SPRINGFIELD – Fire officials and legislators banded together at the Capitol March 23 to call for the passage of legislation to help alleviate the critical shortage of volunteer fire and EMS workers in Illinois, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley). Modeled after legislation passed in New York, Senate Bill 3027 would provide a $500 state income tax credit

SPRINGFIELD – As the spring legislative session winds down, plenty of work remains to move the state in a more positive direction. State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says many key issues have yet to be addressed by the Majority Party even though Senate Republicans have introduced several legislative packages to address the important concerns of constituents. During the week,