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Friday, January 6, 2023
Illinois General Assembly approves modification of local government efficiency/taxpayer accountability bill

On Thursday the Illinois General Assembly approved legislation strengthening a recent state law initially introduced and sponsored by State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, that requires local taxing bodies to review…


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…


Monday, December 5, 2022
Rep. Keicher opposes TIF extension bill, calls for reform

State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, spoke during debate Thursday, December 1 in opposition to Senate Bill 1595, legislation that extends the life of various TIF districts throughout Illinois by an…


Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Rep. Keicher statement on election of Rep. Tony McCombie to be next Illinois House Republican Leader

State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, issued the following statement on the election of Tony McCombie to be the next Illinois House Republican Leader: “I was proud to be able to…


Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Rep. Jeff Keicher named Champion of Free Enterprise by Illinois Chamber of Commerce

Illinois State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has been named a 2021-22 Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, an award given to legislators who have made special…


Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Petition: Repeal the SAFE-T Act

During the final hours of the 2021 lame duck session, Illinois Democrats rammed through partisan legislation under the cover of darkness late at night that will put thousands of criminals,…


Wednesday, August 31, 2022
Local Legislators Host Emergency Responders Roundtable Discussion at Elgin Community College

Four local legislators hosted a group of more than 50 representatives of Kane, McHenry, and DeKalb County police and fire protection on Wednesday for a detailed discussion of the SAFE-T…


Tuesday, August 30, 2022
Reps. Keicher & Ugaste Host Prescription Drug Drop Offs in Hampshire & Campton Hills

Next week, State Representatives Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) and Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) are hosting two prescription drug drop offs with the Hampshire Police Department, Campton Hills Police Department, and Kane County…


Thursday, August 25, 2022
State Announces $15 Million to Expand Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced a $15 million expansion of the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program to increase training opportunities, expand the talent pipeline, and…


Monday, August 22, 2022
New state law aims to keep local drinking water safe by offering loans for lead service line replacement

Sycamore among first 17 communities across Illinois to be awarded a loan from IEPA The State of Illinois has established a plan with funding and a timeline for Illinois water…