We wrapped up the final days of the two-week fall veto session yesterday with very little action from the majority party on the most pressing issues. Nothing was discussed about…

Speaking during debate on the House floor against legislation to extend several Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts, Rep. Jeff Keicher again called out the abuse of TIFs and their harm…

The Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) this month issued a projection of Illinois’ budget forecast for Fiscal Year 2026. The budget projection, contained within its annual “Illinois Economic…

National Take a Hike Day, held on November 17 each year, is a day to encourage us to step outside, explore the natural world, and embrace the physical and mental…

With the holidays around the corner, it’s a busy time for everyone preparing to send gifts and to family and friends, whether across the country or internationally. Ensuring holiday packages…

As local providers are facing funding delays, Rep. Keicher and House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million…

The holiday season is a time for joy, generosity, and for many, a chance to make dreams come true. For over a century, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has…

This Veterans Day, we pause to honor and thank all of the men and women who have served our country. Your unwavering bravery, resilience, and courage are unmatched and have…

In the Illinois General Assembly, lawmakers convene in Springfield for two different legislative sessions during the year. The first of the two is Spring Session or Regular Session, taking place…

Before the creation of infrastructure and establishment of large populous cities, bison roamed around North America, including in Illinois. The Prairie State served as the perfect spot for these large mammals as…