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Illinois’ current income tax filing deadline is April 15. Recently, the federal government has already pushed back the income tax filing deadline from April 15 to July 15.  State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) issued the following statement urging Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker to do the same:  “The ongoing COVID-19 health crisis has placed so many unforeseen burdens on the residents and businesses of

With the Governor having recently issued a stay-at-home order lasting until Tuesday, April 7, I wanted to reach out to make you aware that constituent services are still available through both my Springfield and Rockford offices via phone and e-mail. As many constituents are navigating these unprecedented times, we are still working to help provide resources and information to the

In an effort to increase the number of medical personnel available to handle increased patient loads at Illinois hospitals, a call has been issued to former doctors, nurses, physicians assistants, nurse practitioners, and respiratory care therapists who have recently left the medical field to join the fight against COVID-19. Licensure fees will be waived so that these vital personnel may

The Governor has issued a stay-at-home order starting at 5 PM Saturday, March 21, until Tuesday, April 7. We want to make sure you understand what this means for you and dispel some rumors you may have heard.   Under this order, many things won’t change. You’ll still be able to leave your house to go to the doctor, buy

New COVID-19 website launched to provide information and resources In another effort to provide timely and accurate information to the public, Coronavirus.illinois.gov  has been launched to centralize the breaking updates from state government, prevention and preparation tips, frequently asked questions and resources from public health experts. The website includes resources like: News:The latest announcements from the Governor’s Office and state agencies

In light of ongoing health concerns surrounding the coronavirus/COVID-19 health crisis, Illinois’ Governor issued a Disaster Proclamation in Illinois this week, which will allow the state to access additional federal resources to combat the pandemic. Also this week, the 2020 census is officially underway, and residents are being encouraged to participate.  In other news, recently filed legislation could help veterans

On March 3, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) received the Jim Guilinger Legislative Award from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education (ILCAE) for his support of agricultural education and FFA student programs.   “As our number one industry and top employer, agriculture plays an integral role in Illinois’ economy, and I believe it is my responsibility as a lawmaker to

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) continued his calls for a balanced budget during the week, seeking to ensure that K-12 education funding is not held hostage by a costly income tax.   In other news, Senate Republicans are asking questions following concerns raised this week by the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association about a recent policy change within the Illinois Department of Corrections.

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is one of only four state legislators with a 100 percent voting record on the 2019 Legislative Scorecard released by the Technology and Manufacturing Association (TMA). Sen. Syverson has received a 100 percent rating for his support of bills important to the state’s manufacturers. “Manufacturing is one of Illinois’ leading industries, creating jobs and driving

Gov. J.B. Pritzker unveiled his budget proposal in an address before the General Assembly on Feb. 19, seeking $1.6 billion in new spending which relies on getting the Governor’s income tax increase approved. “While I understand that this budget proposal is just a starting point, what is a real concern for me is that the budget is not balanced. The