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Monday, January 29, 2024
Reps. Keicher, Reick to Host Live Tele-Town Hall on Feb. 6

To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting…


Monday, January 29, 2024
Federal and Illinois Tax Season Filing Begins Today

The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also begins accepting federal income tax returns on this date. For…


Saturday, January 27, 2024
Remembering the Holocaust

On January 27, the world commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions of European Jews, Romani…


Thursday, January 25, 2024
Rep. Keicher Speaks to WIFR About Bill to End Onerous Requirement on Senior Citizen Drivers

Illinois is the only state in the nation that requires drivers 75 and older to retake a driving test as a condition of renewing their driver’s license despite them being…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Rep. Keicher, Sen. Syverson Hosting Annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are asking constituents to once again help lift the spirits of residents of long-term care facilities by making…


Monday, January 22, 2024
How To Avoid Winter Falls While Shoveling and Navigating Snow

Winter in Illinois can bring about all kinds of unpredictable weather, from extreme cold and wind to blowing snow, snow drifts, and ice. As temperatures rise above and below freezing,…


Friday, January 19, 2024
Rep. Keicher Bill Seeks to End Onerous Requirement on Senior Citizen Drivers

As the Illinois General Assembly has kicked off the 2024 legislative session, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has filed legislation to end a cumbersome requirement for Illinois residents aged 75…


Thursday, January 18, 2024
Small Nuclear Reactors an Integral Part of Illinois’ Energy Future

A moratorium on new nuclear reactor construction that had been in place since 1987 was lifted by Illinois lawmakers late in 2023, paving the way for small nuclear reactor construction…


Tuesday, January 16, 2024
The Do’s and Don’ts of Keeping Your House Warm During Winter

As cold air settles in outside, it’s vitally important to keep your house as warm and safe as possible. Winter weather can be brutal in Illinois, especially in the northern…


Thursday, January 11, 2024
Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in human trafficking cases. In 2021, the National…