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Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Keicher: Stop the Banter, Chaos Must End at State Agencies

Responding to a question during a press conference to address chaos at state agencies under the Pritzker Administration, Rep. Jeff Keicher noted that Gov. Pritzker has been in office for…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Rep. Keicher Urges Action as State Agencies Face Chaos

Speaking during a press conference at the State Capitol, House Republican Conference Chairman Jeff Keicher called out the misplaced priorities of Illinois Democrats and urged action to address chaos at…


Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Keicher, House Republicans Call for Action Amid Chaos at State Agencies 

At a press conference at the State Capitol this morning, House Republican Conference Chairman Jeff Keicher (Sycamore), along with State Representatives Charlie Meier (Okawville), Patrick Sheehan (Lockport), and Brad Fritts…


Friday, April 4, 2025
National Child Abuse Prevention Month: Recognize the Signs and Act

April marks the observance of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, an annual campaign that aims to raise awareness of the devastating consequences of child abuse and neglect. This month-long initiative…


Tuesday, April 1, 2025
No Foolin,’ There are Resources to Help Simplify the Tax Process

Time is running out to file your state and federal income tax returns. The filing deadline for Illinois taxpayers is Tuesday, April 15. Illinois is participating in the IRS Direct File Program this…


Monday, March 31, 2025
Local Update: DeKalb County Transportation Projects for 2025

The following road and transportation improvement projects are slated to be carried out by DeKalb County in 2025:


Thursday, March 27, 2025
Keicher’s Korner: Committee Deadline, Legislation, Road Work & More 

Greetings — I hope you are well! Thank you to everyone who participated in my Tele-Town Hall at the end of last month with State Rep. Steve Reick. More than…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Rep. Keicher Calls for Decency, Has Mic Cut by Democrats

Speaking on the House floor to call for an end to grandstanding and feigned anger by Illinois Democrats over federal issues beyond the control of the Illinois Legislature, State Representative…


Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Reliable Energy Vital for Economic Development

There is a direct correlation between access to reliable energy and economic development. Ensuring our state’s energy policies and portfolio help us achieve our goals to grow jobs and opportunities…


Monday, March 24, 2025
Keicher: Economic Growth Essential to Solve State Financial Problems

Illinois’ unemployment rate (4.9%) is nearly a full percentage point higher than the rest of the country (4.1%), while almost all of our neighboring states have unemployment rates below the…