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CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) released the following statement after reports that the Chicago Bears plan to move forward with stadium development in Hammond, Indiana: “For the past six months, Republicans have urged Governor Pritzker and Democratic legislative leaders to take the Bears stadium issue seriously. Instead, they repeatedly dismissed concerns and operated under the assumption that

Legislation to improve government transparency and another to help recognize the service of veterans in Illinois have passed both chambers of the Illinois General Assembly. House Bill 2137 requires local governments, counties, and municipalities with existing public websites to provide and post information on how to access audit and financial reports through the Illinois Comptroller’s Office. This legislation is intended

Illinois consumers will soon have a clearer understanding of the fees and surcharges included on their monthly utility bills, thanks to legislation that passed the Senate unanimously. House Bill 5524 requires the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) to compile information on electric utility fees and surcharges and make that information publicly available in a clear and accessible format.