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The members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus is once again hosting their annual Veterans Day Wall of Honor display at the Statehouse, from October 28 to November 13, providing families across Illinois with an opportunity to pay tribute to their loved ones who courageously served our nation. The memorial will feature a large electronic display of veterans and their

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) released the following statement after the passing of former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of former Governor Jim Edgar. I’ve known him for more than 35 years and remember when he campaigned for me during my very first election. The last time Illinois passed a fiscally responsible,

Illinois is once again facing a federal lawsuit over its immigration policies, this time for offering taxpayer-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students. Earlier this summer, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 460 into law, expanding state scholarships and grants to include undocumented immigrants beginning next year. Last week, the U.S. Department of Justice filed suit against Illinois, Governor

In response to the recent spike in electricity rates throughout the entire state, newly filed Senate Republican legislation seeks to provide much-needed relief for Illinois families struggling with rising utility bills. Senate Bill 2687, also known as the Home Utility Relief Act, creates a Home Utility Rebate Program through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The program

CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is recognizing the one-year milestone of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford. “I worked for 20 years to make this project a reality and it was worth the wait. In the end, we got without question the best gaming partner in the world and at the best location possible to attract visitors

State Senator Dave Syverson was recognized at this year’s Boone County Fair Appreciation Dinner for his years of support for the county fair. Senator Syverson would like to thank the officers, directors and all who participated in making this a successful fair again this year and helping bring the community together. Senator Syverson has supported the fair for more than 30 years,

As students return to classrooms across the state, Illinois families and educators have access to valuable tax credits to help offset the cost of education. These programs are designed to provide relief for both parents covering school expenses and teachers who often spend their own money on supplies. Parents and guardians may qualify for the K-12 Education Expense Credit, which

Illinois is once again in the national spotlight as concerns grow over the state’s controversial decision to eliminate cash bail. On August 25, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to explore blocking funding to states that ended cash bail, claiming that the policy undermines public safety.  Illinois became the first state in the nation to eliminate cash bail

A new law has eliminated the unnecessary blood type field from Illinois driver’s licenses. House Bill 1120 removes non-certified medical information from the back of state-issued licenses, which often confused first responders due to their lack of accuracy. State Senator Dave Syverson says this commonsense update improves efficiency and ensures that licenses only contain accurate and relevant information.

Illinois residents are being warned to watch out for a phishing scam disguised as a message from the “Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles.” The scam, which has been circulating for several months, employs alarming language, such as “Final Notice” or references to “State Code 15c-16.003,” in an attempt to steal personal and financial information. Some messages claim that recipients owe