For the second time in two years, Sycamore’s Bailey Hunt won the top prize in the Illinois State Fair Junior Poultry Show. Hunt’s champion poultry

Governor Signs 5 Syverson Bills This week Governor Pat Quinn signed five bills sponsored by State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Quinn is also planning to

Don’t forget the Boone County Fair begins next week . I plan on being there much of the week so if you go I hope

A $1.1 billion plan to accelerate road construction was signed into law July 22, putting in place the final piece of the state’s annual budget.

A legislative panel reviewing Governor Quinn’s failed anti-violence initiative put off testimony from subpoenaed former Quinn administration officials until October, complying with a request from

More hearings on the Governors NRI program, another Patronage scandal in the works, and new legislation signed into law, are covered in this week’s update from

Senator Syverson Rides 57 Miles Across District on 57th Birthday From left to right, Chad Tuneberg, Don Thayer, Senator Syverson, Antwon Harris, and Brent Johnson

  Senator Syverson Questions Governor’s Motives with “Cupcake Girl”  Senator Dave Syverson says he finds the Governor’s seemingly newfound support of the “Cupcake Girl” legislation

  Senator Syverson Pledges to Fight Tax Hike Senator Dave Syverson is sponsoring legislation that asks lawmakers to pledge not to raise taxes during the

  Senator Syverson Fights Budget Games Budget passed without tax increase, yet none of Quinn’s promised savage cuts Senator Dave Syverson voted no to an