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Friday, June 20, 2025
Toward A More Perfect Union

This year the nation begins its celebration of our 250th birthday, building up to the July 4, 2026, commemoration of the semi-quincentennial of the Declaration of Independence. The celebration marks…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Keicher, Sen. Syverson Back Lawsuit to Rein In Unconstitutional Practices

State Representative Jeff Keicher and State Senator Dave Syverson are joining with House and Senate Republican colleagues in a Sangamon County lawsuit to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Three Reading Rule…


Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Rep. Keicher Announces Summer Traveling Office Hours Series

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…


Thursday, June 12, 2025
Rep. Keicher Responds to Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Testimony Before Congress

Following Governor Pritzker’s testimony on Illinois’ sanctuary state policies before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today, Illinois House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) released the following statement:…


Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Reps. Keicher, Ugaste to Host Kids Fair June 21 in Geneva

State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) are hosting an Outside Kids Fair Saturday, June 21, at Chapelstreet Church in Geneva. The event will be held from 9:30…


Monday, June 9, 2025
Elburn Launches Community Flag Design Contest

The Village of Elburn is launching a community flag design contest for residents to submit designs for a new village flag that will be voted on by residents this fall….


Thursday, June 5, 2025
Free Fishing Days for Father’s Day Weekend

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: The IDNR has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing…


Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Keicher’s Korner: State Budget, Taxes, Legislation & More

Greetings Joel — I hope you are well! This edition of my newsletter is primarily a brief recap highlighting the end of the spring session.  We spent lots of time in…


Monday, June 2, 2025
Federal Prosecutors Seek 12.5-Year Sentence for Madigan 

The federal government is seeking a prison sentence of 12.5 years and a fine of $1.5 million for former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Michael J. Madigan, who…


Sunday, June 1, 2025
Rep. Keicher Calls for TIF Reform

Speaking against legislation to extend several TIF Districts in the state, State Rep. Jeff Keicher called out the abuse of TIF districts that have exploited taxpayers and stripped funding that…