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Thursday, November 28, 2024
Happy Thanksgiving!

Wishing you a very happy and blessed Thanksgiving from my family to yours! 


Friday, November 22, 2024
Photos: 2024 Veto Session

Rep. Keicher on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives.


Friday, November 22, 2024
Keicher’s Korner: State Budget, Legislation Update, Local Events & More 

We wrapped up the final days of the two-week fall veto session yesterday with very little action from the majority party on the most pressing issues. Nothing was discussed about…


Thursday, November 21, 2024
Rep. Keicher Again Calls Out Abuse of TIF Districts

Speaking during debate on the House floor against legislation to extend several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, Rep. Jeff Keicher again called out the abuse of TIFs and their harm…


Monday, November 18, 2024
Governor’s Own Budget Office Predicts $3.2 Billion Deficit

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) this month issued a projection of Illinois’ budget forecast for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget projection, contained within its annual “Illinois Economic…


Sunday, November 17, 2024
The True Meaning of “take a hike”

National Take a Hike Day, held on November 17 each year, is a day to encourage us to step outside, explore the natural world, and embrace the physical and mental…


Friday, November 15, 2024
When to Mail Holiday Packages

With the holidays around the corner, it’s a busy time for everyone preparing to send gifts and to family and friends, whether across the country or internationally. Ensuring holiday packages…


Thursday, November 14, 2024
Protecting Home Delivered Meals for Seniors

As local providers are facing funding delays, Rep. Keicher and House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million…


Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Adopt a Letter and Make a Child’s Dream Come True

The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and for many, a chance to make dreams come true. For over a century, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has…


Monday, November 11, 2024
Honoring All Who Have Served on Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank all of the men and women who have served our country. Your unwavering bravery, resilience, and courage are unmatched and have…