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Rep. Keicher votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 12, 2023

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) voted to give noncitizens a path to become Illinois police officers, siding with a majority of state lawmakers in a recent action that one Republican senator called “a fundamentally bad idea.”

Illinois' Syverson: Newly passed 'budget reflects Democrats' priorities of big government and special interests'

By DeKalb Times Report | Jun 3, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) is among those criticizing the state’s $50 billion budget that the Senate passed recently.

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Chesney: 'I have been a vocal supporter of this program since it was initiated'

By DeKalb Times Report | May 26, 2023

In a May 23 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) pushed for the continuation of the Invest in Kids Act.

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State Rep Keicher on May 30 town hall: 'Ensuring you, the residents we serve, are fully informed is always my top priority'

By DeKalb Times Report | May 25, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) plan to host a Town Hall to update constituents as the legislative session comes to a close.

DeKalb Mayor Barnes: "Marriott is always my go-to"

By DeKalb Times Report | May 23, 2023

The DeKalb City Council discussed a potential zoning change that would permit the development of a new hotel during a meeting held on May 8

Illinois' Cabello on Police Officers Memorial Day: 'There is no more noble job than being able to protect one's citizens'

By DeKalb Times Report | May 22, 2023

In a May 5 news release, Rep. John M. Cabello issued a statement honoring fallen law enforcement officers on Police Officers Memorial Day.

Syverson: 'Illinois would become a magnet' because of free immigrant health care

By DeKalb Times Report | May 20, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) stated that the high costs of the state’s free health care program for immigrants lacking permanent legal status is putting pressure on the state’s budget.

Chesney: 'With just over one week to go in the spring legislative session, it's time to call Senate Bill 76 for a vote'

By DeKalb Times Report | May 19, 2023

In a May 11 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) urged his colleagues to vote on a bill that would open the door for the construction of new nuclear power plants.

Chesney: 'Rather than weighing our businesses down with onerous regulations ... we need to support our businesses'

By DeKalb Times Report | Apr 26, 2023

In an April 17 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) promoted a series of Republican initiatives he says will support businesses in Illinois.

Keicher joins colleagues recognizing women leaders

By DeKalb Times Report | Apr 24, 2023

In an April 19 Facebook post, Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) shared information about the April 18 Emerging Women Leaders event in Springfield.

Cabello: 'We are proud to honor our Illinois State Troopers today and every day'

By DeKalb Times Report | Apr 14, 2023

In an April 1 Facebook post, Rep. John M. Cabello celebrated Illinois State Trooper Day.

Keicher promotes 2023 Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast

By DeKalb Times Report | Apr 14, 2023

In an April 10 Facebook post, Rep. Jeff Keicher shared information about the 31st annual Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast.

DeKalb County’s Democrats did not want to cease the national COVID-19 emergency declaration: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By DeKalb Times Report | Apr 12, 2023

Local U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood (D-IL14) and Bill Foster (D-IL11) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

Chesney: 'Facilities that provide care to our most vulnerable should be near the front of the line for budgetary dollars'

By DeKalb Times Report | Mar 22, 2023

In a March 20 Facebook post, Sen. Andrew Chesney spoke for the need to provide proper care for vulnerable individuals.

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Rep. Keicher votes to allow noncitizens to become Illinois police officers

Illinois' Syverson: Newly passed 'budget reflects Democrats' priorities of big government and special interests'

Chesney: 'I have been a vocal supporter of this program since it was initiated'

State Rep Keicher on May 30 town hall: 'Ensuring you, the residents we serve, are fully informed is always my top priority'

DeKalb Mayor Barnes: "Marriott is always my go-to"

Illinois' Cabello on Police Officers Memorial Day: 'There is no more noble job than being able to protect one's citizens'

Syverson: 'Illinois would become a magnet' because of free immigrant health care

Chesney: 'With just over one week to go in the spring legislative session, it's time to call Senate Bill 76 for a vote'

Chesney: 'Rather than weighing our businesses down with onerous regulations ... we need to support our businesses'

Keicher joins colleagues recognizing women leaders

Cabello: 'We are proud to honor our Illinois State Troopers today and every day'

Keicher promotes 2023 Mayors' Memorial Day Breakfast

DeKalb County’s Democrats did not want to cease the national COVID-19 emergency declaration: 'Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

Nicklas on distribution of grant funding: It's 'a competitive process with only $60,000 this year'

Nicklas on equipping rescue vehicles with cardiac monitors: 'We have the training and the expertise to do it right'

Barnes on video gaming amendment: 'This is a great compromise I think for everyone concerned'

Syverson 'shocked' to learn ISBE 'did not have statewide literacy plan in place' prior to legislative proposal

Keicher praises bill creating pilot program for offshore wind turbines on Illinois coast of Lake Michigan

Illinois' Keicher optimistic that 'work we are doing to have greater access to fentanyl strips' will help save lives

Chesney: 'Facilities that provide care to our most vulnerable should be near the front of the line for budgetary dollars'

Which former DeKalb Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

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