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Monday, September 10, 2018
Governor declares harvest emergency in Illinois

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois farmers will be able to seek free permits from the Department of Transportation to exceed weight limits on Illinois highways during harvest season thanks to a harvest…


Wednesday, September 5, 2018
State capital construction dollars released for Northern Illinois University

DeKalb, ILL—More than $6.6 million in capital funding has been released to benefit Northern Illinois University as part of the Fiscal Year 2019 capital budget approved by lawmakers in late…


Tuesday, September 4, 2018
The “Good News” Letter – The Gracie Center

Lifting up the non-profits & volunteers who serve the most vulnerable in our community In each newsletter I send out, I intend to highlight a different local non-profit agency in…


Thursday, August 30, 2018
Join Rep. Keicher for “Java With Jeff” in Maple Park

Local residents with questions or concerns on issues impacting the State of Illinois are invited to attend an upcoming coffee hosted by State Representative Jeff Keicher, who announced his “Java…


Wednesday, August 29, 2018
Rep. Keicher presents $500 grant to repair playground at Shabbona Lake State Park

Pictured (left to right); Denny Sands, Spencer Meyers, Representative Jeff Keicher, former representative Bob Pritchard. State Rep. Jeff Keicher presented the Friends of Shabbona Lake State Park with a $500 grant…


Tuesday, August 28, 2018
Rep. Keicher volunteers at DeKalb Senior Food Pantry

State Rep. Jeff Keicher joined local volunteers on Tuesday as the Northern Illinois Food Bank truck delivered food for the senior pantry at the DeKalb Senior Services Center. Neighbors coming…


Monday, August 27, 2018
Rep. Keicher seeks to connect job creators with available federal, state and local assistance

SYCAMORE – State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has provided a link to a free online resource for local small businesses and job creators of all kinds to learn about what…


Friday, August 24, 2018
Rep. Keicher holds Listening Tour in Kirkland and Genoa

State Rep. Jeff Keicher continued his “Java with Jeff” Listening Tour of the 70th District on Friday morning with stops in Kirkland and Genoa. Thank you to everyone who came…


Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Rep. Keicher visits Waubonsee Community College

State Rep. Jeff Keicher traveled to Sugar Grove on Tuesday to meet with Waubonsee Community College President Dr. Christine Sobek and Director of Government and Community Engagement Lulu Blacksmith. Rep….


Tuesday, August 21, 2018
Rep. Keicher focuses on local ag issues during visit to DeKalb County farm

State Rep. Jeff Keicher visited Dayton Farm in Sycamore on Tuesday to discuss this outlook for this year’s corn yield and other agricultural issues impacting local farm families. As a…