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In the early hours of September 1, lawmakers were forced to vote on a controversial energy proposal that State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) says gives huge subsidies to solar and wind companies at the expense of Illinois’ nuclear fleet. “Byron’s nuclear resources provides some of the most cost-effective and reliable energy available today, and I remain committed to doing everything possible to

“This pay raises awarded to lawmakers should never have been allowed to stand in the budget, especially after a year in which families, businesses and communities across the state have struggled. However, the Democrat majority pushed forward and Governor Pritzker approved the pay raises by signing the state budget into law. Lawmakers are not supposed to be here for the

Beginning Wednesday, Aug. 18, Illinois small business owners can apply for COVID-19 recovery assistance through the new Back to Business (B2B) grant program. The grants are funded by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). The new $250 million rolling grant program builds on last year’s Business Interruption Grant (BIG) program. Within the new program, $100 million is earmarked for businesses

As the start of the 2021-2022 school year approaches, school districts across the state are making final preparations for students’ return to face-to-face instruction. As local school boards were making COVID-19 safety decisions for students and staff, Gov. Pritzker stepped in last week with a new executive order requiring masks for all Pre-K-12 students and staff regardless of their vaccination

The Illinois State Fairs in Springfield and DuQuoin typically bring hundreds of thousands of people through their gates in celebration of agriculture, the state’s number one employer and driver of the state’s economy. The Fairs feature livestock shows, harness racing, carnival rides, a wide variety of live music and entertainers, and dozens of food and product vendors from across the

The ongoing failures of the FOID card system in Illinois are being perpetuated by legislation signed into law by the Governor on Aug. 2. Senator Syverson says House Bill 562 has been touted as a compromise when it actually further hinders a citizen’s Second Amendment rights and places law-abiding gun owners at the mercy of an outdated and overwhelmed system.

With his announced changes to the state’s COVID-19 mitigation plan on Aug. 4, Gov. Pritzker continues his unilateral approach to pandemic decision-making, which actively undermines Illinois’ ability to have broadly accepted mitigation strategies. Senator Syverson says it’s coming up on 17 months that Gov. Pritzker has been running the state with little to no input by lawmakers or local officials.