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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

Illinois residents are being warned about an ongoing phishing scam disguised as a text message from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The scam claims recipients owe money for traffic tickets, toll violations, or other unpaid fines. Some messages threaten consequences such as additional fees or legal action if the recipient does not respond immediately. State officials emphasize that IDOT

Last week, State Senator Dave Syverson, in partnership with Meridian, YouthCare, HealthChoice Illinois and City First Church, provided turkeys and fresh groceries to families in preparation for Thanksgiving. This year’s distribution provided Thanksgiving meals to 750 families. Volunteers from each partnering organization bundled groceries and loaded cars throughout the morning, working through the cold to make sure every family left

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