Barely a year after statehood, Illinois’ new state government abandoned its original riverfront capital city of Kaskaskia and moved northeast to higher ground in Vandalia. It proved to be a wise choice:…

Amid the glitz and celebration of America’s centennial year, November 7, 1876, was truly a date for the history books. That day saw a razor-thin Presidential election that was not…

Rep. Keicher reviews the budget proposal as he listens to Gov. Pritzker deliver his joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address. Rep. Keicher on the House…

Following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) expressed his disappointment at the perpetual push from the Governor to create new…

Following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Address, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) released the following statement: “Since before the Governor’s budget proposal last…

Presidents Day is a holiday meant to honor the Presidents who have led our great nation and to remember the values on which our country was founded. Happy Presidents Day!

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) are hosting a community blood drive at their Hampshire office in partnership with Versiti on Monday, March 11. The blood drive…

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Representative Jeff Keicher’s (R-Sycamore) 4th annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive saw another year of tremendous participation from community members. The annual drive provides Valentine’s…

On February 12th, 1809, President Abraham Lincoln was born. President Lincoln had a profound effect on his home state of Illinois, and the entire nation, through his work to end…

The numbers, which reflect State tax revenue intake, were published in the “Monthly Briefing” published by the General Assembly’s Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) as tracking of State…