Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) recently took to social media to address the state’s rapidly elevating outmigration crisis.

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) wants to see Independence Day become a time when locals are allowed to take full advantage of more of their liberties.

The DeKalb Fire Department made a lasting impression on state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) during the Republican lawmaker’s recent visit to the station.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is warning voters what to expect should Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed graduated income tax become a reality.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is taking a 'promises made, promises kept' attitude to the positive aspects he sees in this year’s new state budget plan.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (Sycamore) is encouraging youngsters to make reading a regular part of their summer fun.

Illinois State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently took to the House floor to congratulate Northern Illinois University on its recent Outstanding Large Delegation Award at the 41st Annual Model Illinois Government Legislative Simulation competition held in Springfield during the week of Feb. 28.

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider finds it difficult to seriously consider Gov. J.B. Pritzker's graduated income tax-hike proposal, given the source of the plan's own history of personal finance.

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is hoping to have a bill that will help Illinois residents interested in teaching careers on the House floor by the end of April.

An Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) review finds Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new progressive-tax plan might not be everything it’s being promoted to be.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.

Greg Baise is desperately trying to make sense of all the tax madness.

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently felt right at home interacting with the Hampshire High School band and would-be constituents.

Jeff Keicher comes to Springfield with a clear agenda.