Deputy House Republican Leader Norine Hammond and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher provide a recap on what happened during the legislative session for February 17-19 and discuss the Governor’s…

State Representative Jeff Keicher responds to Governor Pritzker’s 2026 State of the State Budget Address.

Following Governor JB Pritzker’s combined 2026 State of the State and Budget Address, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), the Illinois House Republican Conference Chairman, released the following statement: “I’m disappointed that…

Abraham Lincoln got his start in Illinois and went on to become one of the greatest presidents in American history. His grit, courage, and strength as a leader continues to…

The combined Illinois Budget and State of the State Address will take place in Springfield on Wednesday, February 18, at noon.  To watch the address live – Click Here.

With the 2026 tax season upon us, the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), have both announced they began accepting and processing 2025 tax returns beginning on Monday, January…

Democratic State Representative Laura Faver Dias has filed a bill to bring back the Democrats’ proposed bag tax, but the legislation applies to more than just single-use carryout plastic bags….

This week, the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) announced it is advancing Phases 3 and 4 of CORE (Comprehensive Online Regulatory Environment), bringing 16 additional license types onto the…

Going beyond the headlines, State Representative Jeff Keicher discusses the impact of international relations issues related to Venezuela and immigration on the state of Illinois. If you have a topic…

From the Caucus Blog: When it comes to staying warm and enjoying time outdoors, Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive…