A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative briefing Wednesday with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

Residents who live in the Illinois General Assembly’s 70th District are invited to office hours hosted by Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, at various locations across DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties this summer.

The public is invited to donate blood to a good cause at a blood drive Monday at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore.

The bill was conceived by a constituent of Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, last year

The Illinois House voted 114-0 to approve House Bill 1226, which would raise the age that seniors must take a driving exam to renew their licenses from 79 to 87

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has filed a bill in Springfield that would eliminate the franchise tax in Illinois.

Two northern Illinois Republican lawmakers addressed constituent questions this week largely focused on fiscal spending after Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled plans for a $55.2 billion state budget.

Republican state Reps. Jeff Keicher and Steve Reick are inviting residents to take part in a live telephone town hall Wednesday, an opportunity to discuss issues affecting local communities.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and other lawmakers Tuesday to introduce legislation that could raise the age of mandatory road tests in Illinois to 87.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher is calling for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to investigate the driving background of a DeKalb man charged with driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil.

The Sycamore Republican who was the focus of an assassination threat this summer said he didn’t want that to deter him from serving residents.

Two DeKalb County residents will compete at the ballot box this fall, as both are vying for the Illinois House 70th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

What policies would you support to ease the burden on Illinois taxpayers? Jeff Keicher: Illinois needs to grow its way out of the property tax hole it finds itself in, we can’t tax our way out.

A DeKalb man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening to assassinate state GOP Rep. Jeff Keicher, a threat which Keicher, who lives in Sycamore, called “an affront” to democratic society.

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: State Rep. Jeff Keicher on why he's supporting GOP's Liz Bishop for 76th House District in November election

A DeKalb County judge on Monday decided to keep jailed a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, citing in part the man’s criminal history of making false 911 calls to police.

Prosecutors on Saturday asked a DeKalb County judge to detain a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate GOP state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and a ruling is expected Monday. Forrest R. Brandon remains in custody at DeKalb County Jail for now.

A DeKalb man was arrested Friday and charged after police allege he threatened to assassinate State Rep. Jeff Keicher at an event planned Thursday at DeKalb High School, court records show. This is a developing story.

City and state officials gathered this week for a ribbon cutting in Sycamore for Reston Ponds Park, Sycamore Park District’s newest, publicly accessible outdoor recreation space.

The Sycamore Public Library will partner with state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, to host an I-Cash event for patrons to learn whether the state of Illinois owes them unclaimed funds.

House Bill 5134 would require those convicted of sex trafficking, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of a minor to register as a sex offender

State. Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, was appointed this week to serve on the Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force in Springfield, according to a news release from the legislator’s office.

Murals have become a common cityscape attraction, including in DeKalb and Malta, and now a Sycamore alderwoman wants to see a large mural created in downtown Sycamore.

Illinois drivers age 75 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their licenses, but a Sycamore-based state lawmaker with ties to the insurance industry is seeking to change that mandate.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently introduced proposed legislation meant to combat human trafficking and support victims in their recovery.

The drive will accept cards through Feb. 7, according to a news release.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, said this week that he supports a $1.5M roundabout planned for Plank Road in Sycamore. Keicher also lives and operates an insurance office in Sycamore.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is working with 70th House District officials to increase enforcement and develop new policy proposals to prevent roadside trash from waste-hauling trucks, according to a news release.

The list of candidates for next year’s elections began to take shape this week. On the ballot next year are countywide offices, two county-level judicial vacancies and seats on the McHenry County Board and in the Illinois House and Congress.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently proposed a bill that would designate Oct. 13 as Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, and according to a news release a Hampshire constituent was his inspiration.

A Cortland Democrat and township elected official wants to unseat incumbent State Rep. Jeff Keicher, according to a Wednesday announcement from Randi Olson seeking to represent the 70th District, which includes parts of DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, a Republican lawmaker who lives in Sycamore, announced Wednesday he’ll seek reelection in 2024 to represent the 70th House District which includes portions of DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

DeKalb County Sheriff Andy Sullivan said Friday he plans to enforce a statewide ban on semiautomatic weapons, reversing a declaration he made in January alongside sheriffs statewide that alleged the law was unconstitutional and wouldn’t be followed.

A northern Illinois state legislature was honored with an award by a nature preservation organization after new legislation was past naming April of 2023 as prescribed burning awareness month in Illinois.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, will host traveling office hours for constituents across the 70th District to ask questions or share concerns about legislation or state issues throughout the summer. First up is Thursday in Maple Park.

After 15 months as Illinois’ Legislative Inspector General, Judge Michael McCuskey is moving to Springfield. The post was created in 2003, and all three people who have held it in the past have criticized the lack of power given to the office.

Republicans Tony McCombie, Illinois State House GOP minority leader from Savanna and State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore talked the SAFET-T Act, estate taxes and the Illinois semiautomatic gun ban with Genoa area constituents this week.

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, and State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, will host a town hall in Genoa on Tuesday, one day before the spring legislative session ends.

During House floor debate, Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, renewed his request for an estimate as to when a draft copy of the budget might drop – or at least a revenue estimate for the state’s fiscal year that begins July 1.

Northern Illinois political leaders from both sides of the aisle reacted to the historic indictment of former president Donald Trump Thursday, with many offering predictions on how it might impact Trump’s third White House bid.

McHenry County Board Chair Mike Buehler on Thursday called the indictment against former President Donald Trump “politically motivated,” while the county’s Democratic Party Chair Kristina Zahorik said it’s “justice being served.”

Several area legislators are participating in the third annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, designed to “brighten the days” of older residents in the area and “ensure they know they are a valued part of the community,” according to news releases.

The DeKalb County Board and State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, have come out in opposition to a law headed to the governor’s desk which would restrict the ability of Illinois municipal governments from legislating solar and wind farms.

Those looking for way to spread the love this Valentine’s Day to an area older adult are invited to take part in two legislators’ Valentine’s for Seniors Card Drive through Feb. 7.

State Rep Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, was appointed as the House Republican Conference Chairperson in Springfield, and said he plans to work across the aisle on legislation meant to strengthen schools, job growth and tax relief.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, was recently recognized by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce with an award given to legislators who make special contributions to the defense of free enterprise and advance economic opportunities for Illinoisans.

State Rep. Keicher, R-Sycamore, was recently appointed to the Immigrant Impact Task Force by House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, and said he wants to create “avenues to success” for immigrants in Illinois.

Illinois House Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, fielded questions this week from Sycamore school board members about youth mental health and school safety amid a mass shooting in Texas where 19 students and two teachers were murdered.