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On Wednesday, August 13th, Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) joined thousands of concerned individuals across the nation by partaking in the unique event referred to as the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Channel 23 morning anchor Aaron Wilson had extended the challenge to the Senator to dump a bucket of ice water over his head to raise awareness about ALS and encourage

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 trio sold at Tuesday’s annual Governor’s Sale of Champions for a total of $5,900. Hunt, who has been exhibiting show birds for nine years, began raising and showing meat birds just three years ago and

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 sign a sixth bill in Rockford on Saturday. That legislation will create Gold Star license plates available to the surviving children of Gold Star Recipients. Representative John Cabello was lead sponsor of the measure in the

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 you can stop by my booth and say hi. Legislation that seeks to reduce the risk of serious allergic reactions is just one of a number of bills signed into law in recent days, according

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. House Bill 3794, which received bi-partisan support in May, will allow the state to accelerate its multi-year road construction plan. All of the projects affected are “shovel ready” and were selected by the state’s transportation

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 the U.S. Attorney’s office, State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) said. The Legislative Audit Commission had intended to begin hearing from seven of Quinn’s former top aides, as the panel continues its review of the mismanaged

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 State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Rockford). Audit Commission hearing scheduled on Quinn’s NRI program A legislative panel examining a scandal-plagued grant program created by Governor Quinn will consider at its July 16 meeting an unusual request

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 On June 29, Senator Dave Syverson rode his bike from the Northern part of the 35th Senate District, from the Wisconsin border down to the city of Dekalb. The Senator was joined by his son

  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 interesting in light of weeks of strong opposition from Quinn’s administration.  “But it’s not the first time we have seen election year conversions on issues,” said Syverson.  The Governor has planned a public bill signing

  Senator Syverson Pledges to Fight Tax Hike Senator Dave Syverson is sponsoring legislation that asks lawmakers to pledge not to raise taxes during the upcoming veto session.   “Democrat leaders are passing a budget that by their own words creates massive shortfalls in next year’s budget. The budget relies on accounting tricks, delaying payments to providers, and sweeping funds from