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Sunday, September 8, 2024
988 Day – Raise Awareness for Mental Health Support

988 Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and mental health support. The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support to people in suicidal crisis…


Thursday, September 5, 2024
IL Fire Marshal Accepting Applications for Small Equipment Grants; Hosting Info Meetings

The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of…


Wednesday, September 4, 2024
Rep. Keicher, Local Legislators Host Roundtable with Police and Fire Safety Leaders

Last week, the offices of House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), State Senator Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles), State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley), and State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva)…


Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Taking Action to Address Professional Licensure Delays

In August of last year, House Republicans were fielding calls from doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals fearful that they would lose their jobs due to continued delays at the Illinois…


Monday, September 2, 2024
Celebrating the American Worker

For many Americans, Labor Day marks the end of summer, a time for parades, picnics, events and store sales. But Labor Day is rooted in much more. The holiday was instituted…


Thursday, August 29, 2024
Keicher’s Community Corners: CASA Kane County

For this episode of ‘Keicher’s Community Corners’, Rep. Keicher speaks with Jim Di Ciaula, Executive Director of CASA Kane County. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates. CASA Kane County…


Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Tips to Keep Pets Safe in Extreme Heat

It’s late summer in Illinois and that can mean extreme heat and high humidity. A dangerous combination for people and pets alike.  While we do all we can to keep…


Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Expansion Coming to One of Illinois’ Most Popular Parks

One of Illinois’ most popular state parks could be expanding soon. For over 100 years, Illinoisans and visitors to our state have flocked to Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle…


Monday, August 26, 2024
Celebrating Illinois Constitution Day

Illinois Constitution Day is observed every August 26. This date marks the ratification of Illinois’ first state constitution in 1818, a milestone moment in Illinois’ journey to statehood. This day…


Thursday, August 22, 2024
Several Local Libraries Awarded State Grants

Library districts are receiving grant funding through the Public Library Per Capita Grants program to help ensure all residents have access to quality resources and programming. The grants are distributed…