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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…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Scam Alert: Watch Out for New DMV Text Scam

The Secretary of State’s Office is warning Illinoisans to keep on the lookout for text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” that threaten…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Rep. Keicher, Sen. Syverson to Host Blood Drive on June 2

Please join State Representative Jeff Keicher & State Senator Dave Syverson for a Community Blood Drive in Sycamore. Click Here to sign-up for an appointment or e-mail Jesse at keicher@ilhousegop.org. You can…


Friday, May 23, 2025
Rep. Keicher Backed Bill Reducing Barriers for Senior Drivers Ready for Gov’s Signature

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed legislation backed by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) to curb an ageist state policy against senior citizen drivers. House Bill 1226, which was introduced in partnership…


Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Rep. Keicher Bill Improving School Safety Passes House Unanimously

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation carried by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) to improve school safety. Senate Bill 71 is in response to a hazardous material spill that…


Monday, May 19, 2025
Keicher’s Korner: State Budget, Fighting New Taxes, Legislation Updates & More 

Greetings — I hope you are well!  May 9 was the deadline for House members to advance bills that have already passed the Senate through their respective committees in the…