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CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is warning Illinois residents that sweeping energy legislation signed into law today will significantly increase electric bills, further burdening families and those on fixed incomes. “Over the last five years, electric bills in Illinois have already increased by nearly 40 percent,” Senator Syverson said. “This bill adds another $8 billion in costs

Across the country, the economic outlook is showing real signs of strength. Markets are at or near all-time highs, providing stability for retirees and strengthening pension funds. Gas prices have dropped below $3 per gallon in many areas, offering families some relief at the pump.  At the same time, companies are reshoring operations to the United States at a historic

Beginning January 1, hundreds of thousands of Illinois families will face a serious health care shock. Approximately 450,000 Illinois residents rely on Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans, and many are staring down premium increases of well over 100 percent. At the same time, deductibles on some plans are climbing as high as $10,000 per person. For working families and

Part 1: New Laws Taking Effect January 1, 2026 As Illinoisans prepare to ring in the New Year, nearly 300 new laws are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.  These new laws cover a wide variety of topics, including policies that impact students, enhance educational opportunities, improve public health and healthcare access, support veterans, and more. Below is

VOLO 🎄 Time Warp Express Jolly TrolleyNovember 7 – December 28Volo Museum, Volo, IL WOODSTOCK 🎄 It’s a Wonderful Christmas CarolNovember 14 – November 30Woodstock Opera House, Woodstock, IL 🎄 Woodstock Christmas ParadeTime not listedNovember 30Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL 🍩 Cookies & Churros with SantaTime not listedNovember 30Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL 🎠 Holiday Carriage RidesDecember 7–21Woodstock Square, Woodstock, IL MCHENRY 🎄 Holiday MarketsNovember 15 – December

🦃 Senator Syverson Joins Community Partners to Distribute Turkeys Ahead of Thanksgiving Senator Syverson teamed up with local organizations this week to distribute hundreds of turkeys to families across the 35th District. He emphasized the importance of community support during the holiday season and thanked the volunteers who made the effort possible.Read more 📱 Digital IDs Now Available to Illinoisans

Illinois residents are being warned about an ongoing phishing scam disguised as a text message from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The scam claims recipients owe money for traffic tickets, toll violations, or other unpaid fines. Some messages threaten consequences such as additional fees or legal action if the recipient does not respond immediately. State officials emphasize that IDOT

Last week, State Senator Dave Syverson, in partnership with Meridian, YouthCare, HealthChoice Illinois and City First Church, provided turkeys and fresh groceries to families in preparation for Thanksgiving. This year’s distribution provided Thanksgiving meals to 750 families. Volunteers from each partnering organization bundled groceries and loaded cars throughout the morning, working through the cold to make sure every family left

Illinoisans are now able to use digital driver’s licenses and state IDs on their smartphones after the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office announced the launch of a new mobile ID program. Under the new digital ID program, residents can now add their driver’s license or state ID to their iPhone Apple wallets, with future plans to roll out support for

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), and State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) are partnering with the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to host a Mobile DMV event at the Village of Huntley on December 15, 2025. The event will allow constituents to complete basic driver services needs without having to make a trip to the DMV. Due to capacity limitations, registration is