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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

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, State Senator Dave Syverson is sharing helpful tips to ensure that you and your family have a fun and safe holiday. According to the American Red Cross, Thanksgiving and the day before are the top two days of the year for home cooking fires in the United States. Nationwide, cooking-related incidents cause an average

After more than 230 years in circulation, the United States Mint has officially stopped producing the penny. The final one-cent coin was struck on November 12, 2025, at the Mint’s Philadelphia facility, marking the end of an era for America’s longest-running coin. The penny was first authorized by Congress in 1792 and began circulating in 1793. Over the centuries, it

A weekly update from State Senator Dave Syverson on key issues, legislation, and news from Springfield and the 35th District ⚡ Syverson Criticizes Passage of Flawed Energy Omnibus Bill Senator Syverson criticized the passage of the controversial Energy Omnibus, saying it fails to provide relief for families facing rising energy costs. Instead, it hands ratepayers an $8 billion hike, expands

After two years of public hearings and endless negotiations, Springfield Democrats rammed through a sweeping public transit bill in the early hours of October 31. Senate Bill 2111, a controversial proposal to address Chicago’s failing transit system, was called during the final hours of the fall Veto Session, sparking criticism over both the timing and the substance of the proposal.

SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) issued the following statement criticizing the passage of the controversial “Energy Omnibus”: “This energy omnibus was an absolute failure. Families throughout Illinois have struggled with skyrocketing energy costs, yet no relief was delivered. Instead, they were handed an $8 billion rate hike. “In 2021, the legislature passed a bill expanding wind and solar

New legislation has been filed to ensure wind and solar energy companies are paying their fair share in property taxes, helping to reduce the burden on other property owners. Senate Bill 2706, filed by Senator Sally Turner and co-sponsored by Senator Syverson, updates the state’s outdated property tax valuation formula for renewable energy projects. The bill increases the real property

As the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a plan that could cost Illinois families up to $1.5 billion more each year to bail out Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago transit system, which faces a looming budget shortfall due to long-term financial mismanagement. Among other items, some of

October is recognized as Manufacturing Month. It is a chance for us to celebrate and highlight Illinois’ manufacturing industry and the vital contributions manufacturers make to the state’s economy. According to the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA), Illinois manufacturers directly employ more than 662,000 men and women. The IMA also reports that the state’s manufacturing industry supports $580 billion in annual