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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Rep. Keicher Recognizes NIU Students for Work Supporting IL Parks

State Representative Jeff Keicher welcomes students from the NIU Institute for the Study of Environment, Sustainability and Energy (ESE) to the state Capitol. The students were recognized for their work…


Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Rep. Keicher Concerned BIPA Rulings Further Damage IL Jobs Climate; Files Legislation to Address Unintended Consequences

In 2008, Illinois enacted the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). The intended purpose of the law was to protect employees and individuals’ biometric information, such as fingerprints and facial recognition,…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Keicher Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

Following Governor Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) issued the following response: “I was glad the Governor addressed improving the climate for…


Friday, February 10, 2023
Syverson & Keicher Valentines for Seniors Drive Collects Thousands of Cards to Spread Joy to Local Seniors

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Representative Jeff Keicher’s (R-Sycamore) third annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive saw record participation from community members this year. The annual drive…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
Rep. Keicher Files Legislation to Improve Access to Mental Health Resources for Students

This week, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) filed legislation to increase access to mental health support services for K-12 students in Illinois. The legislation, House Bill 2156, builds on legislation…


Tuesday, December 20, 2022
New Illinois laws to know in 2023

This year more than 180 bills will go into effect as new state laws. Those laws will affect healthcare, children in state care, reduced fees for seniors and more. Some…


Thursday, July 14, 2022
Rep. Keicher’s Community Spotlight: Hinckley Historical Society

The call to “preserve our history” seems to come up in our lives oh-so-often these days. Nevertheless,many of us subconsciously pass it off as a cliché without taking any real…


Wednesday, June 29, 2022
Rep. Keicher’s Community Spotlight: DeKalb Veterans Assistance Commission

Not long ago, my office pledged to reach out to the organizations that make Illinois’ 70th Representative District such a great place to settle down in. With the tireless humanitarian…


Monday, June 13, 2022
Rep. Keicher’s Community Spotlight: CASA DeKalb County

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) DeKalb County Spotlight The area within Illinois’ 70th district has a diverse group of volunteer organizations that work hard everyday to make a positive impact…


Monday, April 11, 2022
End of Session Recap

I understand that you and your family are busy this time of year with a lot of demands on your time and work/life responsibilities to balance, so I’ll keep this…