January 1, 2022, New Laws
December 21, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – With the New Year comes a host of new laws that affect many aspects of Illinoisans’ lives, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). In all, 285 new laws will take effect Jan. 1. Many others bills were passed during 2021 but include effective dates further out into the future in 2022, 2023, or beyond. Syverson says these
Winter solstice begins
December 21, 2021
The winter solstice of 2021 on Dec. 21 marks the official beginning of winter in the Northern Hemisphere. Beginning tomorrow, days will start getting longer again.
December 15 is Bill of Rights Day
December 15, 2021
December 15 is the national celebration of the Bill of Rights, the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution, which spell out our rights as Americans, according to the National Archives and Records Administration Web site. The Bill of Rights guarantees civil rights and liberties such as freedom of speech, press, and religion. It sets rules for due process
Always Ready, Always There
December 13, 2021
Established in 1636, the National Guard is the oldest military organization in America. Its members serve during times of war and emergency.
Senate Week in Review: Dec. 6-10, 2021
December 10, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – Oral arguments in the McConchie v. Illinois State Board of Elections federal court case concluded during the week, and a court ruling on whether the Democrats’ legislative maps violated the U.S. Constitution is expected before Christmas, according to State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Also during the week, a new study reveals that Illinois was one of the states
Syverson strongly opposes idea of forcing non-vaccinated to pay own COVID-19 healthcare expenses
December 10, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) says he strongly opposes a recently-introduced proposal that would force non-vaccinated individuals who contract COVID-19 to pay their own healthcare expenses regardless of their insurance coverage. “State lawmakers’ offices are being flooded with calls and e-mails about a bill recently filed that would make people pay their healthcare expenses regardless of their insurance
Senate Week in Review: Nov. 29 – Dec. 3, 2021
December 6, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – A three-judge panel will soon decide whether Illinois Democrats’ legislative maps violate the U.S. Constitution and the federal Voting Rights Act of 1965. The hearing for the McConchie v. Illinois State Board of Elections court case is set to be under way next week. Additionally, Gov. JB Pritzker recently signed Illinois’ congressional district maps, making this the fourth
Senate Weeks in Review: Nov. 15-19, 2021
November 24, 2021
SPRINGFIELD – A late-night bill to repeal the Parental Notice of Abortion Act in Illinois – controversially passed through the General Assembly by Democrat legislative leaders late in October – has not yet been acted on by the Governor four weeks later. In other news, Illinois is on course to be a leader in the manufacture of electric vehicles and