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Friday, July 26, 2024
Illinois State Museum to Collect Oral Histories of Route 66

With the Route 66 centennial coming up in 2026, the Illinois State Museum is looking for people who had an interaction with America’s iconic open-road highway prior to its decommissioning…


Thursday, July 25, 2024
Hire a Veteran Day

July 25th is Hire a Veteran Day. This day reminds employers to consider the brave men and women who have served our nation to fill their open positions. 


Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Pritzker Signs Election Bill Increasing Party Power

Changes to primary election fundraising, the electoral college and the state’s voter registration database are now law after Gov. JB Pritzker signed a wide-ranging bill on July 1. The legislation, containing…


Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Summer Intern Spotlight: Ray Koehler

This week’s Summer Intern Spotlight is Ray Koehler. Ray is from DeKalb and attends Northern Illinois University (Go Huskies!), where he is studying Political Science. During the internship, Ray wants…


Monday, July 22, 2024
Traveling Office Hours Stops This Week – Maple Park & Algonquin

To assist 70th District residents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event with his…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Summer Intern Spotlight: Chloe Troutman

This week’s Summer Intern Spotlight is Chloe Troutman. Chloe is from Maple Park and attends the University of Chicago. She is double majoring in Political Science and Public Policy and…


Friday, July 19, 2024
Capitol Crimes: Betraying Faith

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student she was made to feel special by one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult to whom she could turn…


Wednesday, July 17, 2024
July 18 DeKalb Senior Health Fair to be Rescheduled

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the annual Senior Health Fair hosted by Senate Minority Deputy Leader Sue Rezin (R-Morris), State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna),…


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Rep. Keicher, Sen. Syverson to Host Coffee & Conversation for Constituents on July 19

To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) are hosting a…


Tuesday, July 16, 2024
IDFPR Reminds Those with Expiring Professional Licenses to Renew Before Sept. 30

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires. Several professions, such…