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Keicher urges House District 70 residents to stay in state

By Claudia Balthazar | Jan 3, 2018

Jeff Keicher a Sycamore Republican vying for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley), took to Facebook to express his hope for Illinois, urging constituents to stay in the state.

Keicher to decline pension, benefits if he wins House District 70 seat

By Claudia Balthazar | Dec 30, 2017

Jeff Keicher of Sycamore, a Republican candidate in the 70th House District, will not accept a taxpayer-funded pension if elected to the General Assembly, he said in a release.

Keicher focusing on job growth as he aims for House District 70 seat

By Claudia Balthazar | Dec 15, 2017

Sycamore Republican Jeff Keicher kicked off his campaign in the 70th House District with a promise to create an environment for job growth, according to a release on his website.

DeKalb County trustee opposes property tax freeze

By Claudia Balthazar | Nov 24, 2017

Democrat Stephen Reid, a DeKalb County Board member opposes a two-year property tax freeze in Illinois even though the state has some of the highest tax rates in the U.S.

House hopeful says Illinois taxation killing business, driving out people

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 8, 2017

Jeff Keicher knows what it's like to help people in need.

GOP House hopeful joins Rauner-bashing after abortion decision

By Claudia Balthazar | Oct 8, 2017

Jeff Keicher has joined a growing list of Republicans angry over Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to sign a bill that will now force Illinois taxpayers to cover the cost of abortions.