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Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Rep. Keicher Law Reducing Barriers for Senior Drivers to Take Effect July 1st

Last spring, the Illinois General Assembly unanimously passed legislation that State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has been working on for three years to curb an ageist state policy against senior citizen drivers. House…


Tuesday, June 9, 2026
Keeping Pets in Mind for Disaster Preparedness

From the Illinois Emergency Management Agency: Did you know that in a recent survey of pet owners who had to evacuate their homes in a disaster, nearly half left at least…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Keicher Responds to Passage of FY27 State Budget

Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), the Illinois House Republican Conference Chairman, released the following statement: “I’m disappointed that at a time…


Monday, June 1, 2026
Rep. Keicher Presses Case 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…


Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rep. Keicher Backed Legislation to Protect Clean Water Passes General Assembly

Today, the Illinois House of Representatives passed legislation to improve protections for clean water. Having already passed the Senate, the legislation now awaits a signature from the Governor to be…


Friday, May 29, 2026
Rep. Keicher Applauds Passage of Legislation Supporting Autistic Community

Early this month, the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to create a Blue Envelope Program to support Illinoisans living with autism during interactions with law enforcement. Similarly, legislation was recently passed in the Illinois…


Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Rep. Keicher Legislation to Lower Healthcare Costs & Increase Transparency Passes Committee

When insurance companies use automated systems to quietly downcode a health insurance claim (reducing the billing code without ever reviewing the patient’s actual medical record), they aren’t just shortchanging providers;…


Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Keicher, IL House Honor Fallen Servicemembers

Today, the Illinois House held a special ceremony in recognition of Memorial Day to honor our nation’s fallen heroes. The ceremony includes the presentation of colors, the laying of a…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Keicher Outlines Budget Priorities, Calls for NO Tax Increases

Today, at a Capitol news conference, House Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher outlined Illinois House Republicans’ budget priorities as the May 31 deadline…


Friday, May 22, 2026
Keicher, Davidsmeyer Outline House Republican Budget Priorities

Today, at a Capitol news conference, House Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) outlined Illinois House Republicans’ budget priorities as the May…