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With Illinoisans across the state seeing increases in their energy bills, Ameren is partnering with the Energy Assistance Foundation to offer in-need ratepayers with additional support through the Warm Neighbors Cool Friends program, which provides bill payment support for eligible households across Ameren Illinois’ service territory. According to the Foundation, thousands of Illinois families struggle each year to keep their

During the first week of the spring legislative session, members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus joined together to warn that Governor Pritzker’s recently-signed Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (CRGA) will make an already serious energy affordability crisis even worse for families and small businesses across the state. After years of record-high electric bills, Republicans say CRGA removes important consumer

Senator Syverson is encouraging community members, churches, schools, and other groups to participate by dropping off or mailing Valentine’s Day cards to drop-off locations throughout the district. Once the cards have been collected, they will be delivered by the lawmakers and their district staffers on the communities’ behalf to residents of assisted living and long-term care facilities in communities across

With Valentine’s Day approaching, members of the Senate Republican Caucus are once again spreading kindness through their annual Valentines for Seniors card drive. The initiative encourages residents to create and donate Valentine’s cards for seniors living in retirement communities, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities across Illinois. The goal is to remind seniors that they are valued and not forgotten,

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