From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: The IDNR has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers can fish without purchasing…

Greetings Joel — I hope you are well! This edition of my newsletter is primarily a brief recap highlighting the end of the spring session.  We spent lots of time in…

The federal government is seeking a prison sentence of 12.5 years and a fine of $1.5 million for former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, Michael J. Madigan, who…

Speaking against legislation to extend several TIF Districts in the state, State Rep. Jeff Keicher called out the abuse of TIF districts that have exploited taxpayers and stripped funding that…

Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Illinois budget, a $55.2 billion budget that increases state spending by $2 billion more than last year and includes $1 billion in…

Last night, the House passed a bill (SB 246) to create a state-run investment pool for some types of non-profits, effectively allowing the State Treasurer’s Office to host investment accounts…

The Secretary of State’s Office is warning Illinoisans to keep on the lookout for text message scams claiming to be from the “Illinois State Department of Motor Vehicles” that threaten…

Please join State Representative Jeff Keicher & State Senator Dave Syverson for a Community Blood Drive in Sycamore. Click Here to sign-up for an appointment or e-mail Jesse at [email protected]. You can…

Yesterday, the Illinois Senate unanimously passed legislation backed by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) to curb an ageist state policy against senior citizen drivers. House Bill 1226, which was introduced in partnership…

Yesterday, the Illinois House of Representatives unanimously passed legislation carried by State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) to improve school safety. Senate Bill 71 is in response to a hazardous material spill that…