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As Senate lawmakers returned to Springfield Sept. 9 during the ongoing budget stalemate, Republicans are calling for fundamental government reforms in conjunction with a balanced

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The week before what many people regard as the unofficial end of summer, House lawmakers returned to the Capitol to override gubernatorial vetoes, and suburban law enforcement officers mourn

Springfield — As state government’s budget impasse continues eight weeks into the 2016 fiscal year, State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said the latest unemployment figures

Springfield — Honoring the beloved public servant the late Judy Baar Topinka, Gov. Bruce Rauner dedicated a street in her name at the Illinois State

Instead of working in bipartisan fashion to create a balanced budget and much-needed job reforms, Senate Democrats pushed through more irresponsible, unfunded spending while undermining

Springfield, Ill – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continued to meet with constituents and attend events in the 35th District this week, while the House

Springfield, Ill – The Illinois Senate reconvened in Springfield this week, approving one proposal to block cost-of-living increases for state lawmakers and advancing another measure

On Monday, August 4th, Senate Democrats rammed through multiple bills to spend hundreds of millions of dollars, while offering no cost saving measures, according to

SPRINGFIELD – The Senate is scheduled to reconvene in Springfield on Aug. 4, as Illinois enters the second month of the new fiscal year without

SPRINGFIELD – More than three weeks into a new fiscal year, the budget stalemate has revealed stark differences in the way reform-minded Republicans and status-quo