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Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Keicher bill to shield Social Security numbers in IDES correspondence sails to State Senate

The Illinois House of Representatives has voted unanimously to pass legislation limiting the use of an applicant’s Social Security number on correspondence from the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES)…


Friday, April 23, 2021
House approves bill to allow expectant mothers in third trimester to use handicap designated parking spots

The Illinois House of Representatives voted today to pass legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, which would allow expectant mothers in their third trimester to obtain a free…


Thursday, April 22, 2021
Rep. Keicher: Term limits on legislative leaders one step closer to reality

The Illinois House of Representatives voted today to pass legislation supported by State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, to impose a 10-year term limit on legislative leaders. The legislation is House…


Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Rep. Keicher statement on House passage of bill to expunge records, drastically reduce criminal penalties for drug dealers

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, issued the following statement today following passage of House Bill 3447 in the Illinois House of Representatives; legislation to defelonize possession of hard drugs including…


Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Illinois House approves “Hope Cards” for victims of domestic violence

The Illinois House of Representatives unanimously approved legislation today paving the way for petitioners of a plenary order of protection to be granted the ability to obtain what is known…


Thursday, April 15, 2021
Keicher, Mason team up to sponsor sales tax cut on gun safes

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is Chief Co-Sponsor of House Bill 316 filed by State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, to reduce the sales tax on gun safes and locks designed…


Saturday, April 10, 2021
DeKalb Rotary Holds Ceremony at Memorial Clock on 100th Day of the Year

Courtesy of the DeKalb Rotary Club On Saturday, April 10, members of the DeKalb Rotary Club, along with honored guests, Rep. Jeff Keicher (R- Sycamore), DeKalb Mayor Jerry Smith, and…


Thursday, March 25, 2021
Keicher, Sosnowski Detail ‘Reimagine Illinois’ Platform

The Illinois House Republican caucus recently launched a new comprehensive platform called Reimagine Illinois. The plan outlines House Republicans’ priorities for the 102nd General Assembly and asks Illinoisans to ‘Reimagine’…


Friday, March 5, 2021
Keicher legislation on local government efficiency, taxpayer savings wins unanimous approval in House Committee

The Illinois House Counties & Townships Committee voted unanimously on Friday to approve House Bill 162, bipartisan legislation introduced and sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) that would require…


Monday, March 1, 2021
Middle School Art Contest Open to 70th District Students

Middle school students who live in the 70th Representative District are invited to submit artwork to the Legislative Art Contest offered by State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore.  An overall winner…