Springfield, IL - The Illinois Peace Officer Memorial Ceremony took place yesterday in Springfield, where fallen police officers were honored for their service and sacrifice. Representatives from the General Assembly, including Keicher, gathered with law enforcement officers from across the state to pay tribute to those who lost their lives in the line of duty.During the ceremony, Keicher expressed, "We joined law enforcement officers from across the state to recognize the Illinois officers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving their communities last year." The...
The average coaching salary at Northern Illinois University, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in DeKalb County, was $152,803, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
House Republicans, led by Keicher, have responded strongly to what they perceive as Democratic political maneuvering in the Illinois House. The Democrats passed a bill that the Republicans claim is designed to serve their own political interests rather than the public good. Keicher expressed his dismay at the situation, stating, "I thought I had seen it all in the Illinois House, but yesterday was a new low for Illinois Democrats." He criticized the bill for its lack of transparency and the rushed manner in which it was pushed through.The bill in question, House Floor...
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.
Northern Illinois is gearing up for a once-in-a-lifetime cicada emergence in 2024, as confirmed by researchers who have been studying the phenomenon. The convergence of a 13-year cycle and a 17-year cycle will bring hundreds of billions of cicadas to the region, creating a paradise of insect life and noise in the forests and woodlands.According to experts, "Northern Illinois will be a particular focus of the cicada emergence." This upcoming event is set to be a mathematically unusual occurrence, as it marks the rare alignment of these two distinct broods. The last time...
In DeKalb County County schools, 1,923 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DeKalb County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.
Illinois State Representative Keicher recently provided an update on various legislative matters and upcoming events in the 70th District. Among the highlights of his update are the successful passage of several bills in the House, as well as calls for action on important issues affecting the community.Following the recent legislative activities in the Illinois House of Representatives, Representative Keicher expressed his satisfaction with the passage of important bills, including those addressing human trafficking and roadside trash issues. Reflecting on the passage of...
State Rep. Jeff Keicher recently appeared on Capitol Connection to shed light on the ongoing spring legislative session. During his appearance, Rep. Keicher discussed the legislation he has been championing, including efforts to support senior citizen drivers and child victims of human trafficking.Keicher highlighted his work on two significant bills, stating, "I’ve been working on legislation to end an onerous requirement on senior citizen drivers (HB4431) and provide support for child victims of human trafficking (HB5465)."The discussion on Capitol Connection provided...
Rep. Keicher has been actively involved in advocating for change in Illinois' driving test requirements. This week, photos captured the representative meeting with various advocates and organizations, demonstrating his commitment to addressing this issue.During a press conference, Rep. Keicher made a strong call to end Illinois' unique mandate of extra driving tests for individuals aged 75 and over, irrespective of their driving record or ability. This initiative aims to bring Illinois in line with other states and eliminate what many see as an unnecessary burden on older...