Rockford Sun

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) wants to hear from his constituents and get their opinions on what took place during the spring legislative session, and he hopes to do so at three upcoming get-togethers he's hosting.

Syverson announced the three "Coffee & Conversation" events by social media recently. 

"We schedule Coffee & Conversation events to give area residents an opportunity to talk with their state and local leaders about what is happening in Springfield and how it affects their communities," he said in a Facebook post this week. "The work of the spring legislative session included many decisions and changes, some of which were controversial. We would like to know what you think about these issues and look forward to seeing you at one of these upcoming events."

The events are set to take place at the Big Rock Café in Big Rock on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.; the Hampshire legislative office for Syverson and Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-DeKalb) on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.; and Maple Park Village Hall on Friday, May 6, from 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

Everyone is welcome to attend, but if you would like more information, the senator suggested calling 815-987-7555, a press release said this week. 

Syverson has stayed busy the past few months. 

One notable issue centered around daylight saving time, in which he felt it was time to "lock the clock" and end the time change; he said on Facebook, quoted in a recent Rockford Sun release.