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Syverson: 'Had the opportunity to play in the Illinois vs. Missouri legislative charitable softball game'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 7, 2022

Illinois state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Sycamore) recently played in the 2022 Bi-State Softball Showdown.

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Keicher on Nachusa Grasslands Preserve: 'It is truly amazing and inspirational what people can do'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 2, 2022

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher is still marveling at some of the things he saw during a recent visit to the Nachusa Grasslands Preserve in Lee County.“Hey, nature enthusiasts,” Keicher recently posted on Facebook.

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After Democrats stall corruption bill, Syverson says their 'leaders are not serious about protecting the public'

By Glenn Minnis | May 3, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) doesn't understand why Democrats would stall a bill that would allow the suspension of officials charged with crimes.

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Stewart reminds constituents of water assistance program

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2022

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) is letting his constituents know about the state’s new $42 million water assistance program.

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Syverson: 'We need the government to live within their means '

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2022

Republican state Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is blasting the numbers highlighted in Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $112.5 billion spending plan as a case deception.

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Keicher announces student art contest

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2022

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is encouraging students in his 70th District community to submit artwork for his upcoming Legislative Art Contest.

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Garcia-Sanchez on going mask optional: ‘It’s important that we all work together’

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 22, 2022

DeKalb Community Unit School District 428 Superintendent Minerva García-Sánchez is preaching togetherness as the school makes the conversion to a mask-optional system.

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Stewart: 'What Illinoisans need are long-term solutions, not election-year gimmicks'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2022

State Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) saw some irony in Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal during his State of the State Address at the Old State Capitol.

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Syverson seeking answers on proposed change to medical assistance rules

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 26, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has questions about a bill to change the medical assistance article in the public aid code to require the community spouse resource allowance to be set and maintained at the maximum levels allowed under a specified provision of the Social Security Act.

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Syverson, Rowe seek death penalty for cop killers

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 6, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is vowing to re-introduce legislation that would make the death penalty legal for people found guilty of killing police officers.

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Syverson hosts meet-and-greet event welcoming LaHood to new 16th District

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2021

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) recently hosted a meet and greet to welcome U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (Springfield) to his new 16th District.

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'Critical needs': Keicher announces Rebuild Illinois funds to go to DeKalb Airport

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 11, 2021

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is happy to see some of the funds from the $45 billion Rebuild Illinois capital plan being put to good use in his neck of the woods.“The Rebuild Illinois capital plan I supported is continuing to invest in projects here in our region,” Keicher recently posted on Facebook.

Demmer: Legislators must 'do whatever we can to provide some kind of relief' for families

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2021

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) is pushing a proposal that would provide tax rebates to families and single-filers.

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Syverson questions IDPH official regarding investigation of complaints

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 26, 2021

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) recently used a Senate Health Committee hearing to grill Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) officials about a report detailing the agency’s direction.

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Stewart tells constituents: 'Let your voices be heard'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 19, 2021

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Dixon) says he can feel Illinois voters’ pain.

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Syverson blasts Pritzker for COVID mandates

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2021

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) has recently blasted Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s habit of unilaterally dealing with issues like the COVID-19 crisis.

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Keicher announces survey focusing on ethics reform

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) wants voters to have their say about ethics reform in Springfield.

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Keicher: 'Again, Illinois Democrats force through a shady map via a sham process'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 8, 2021

Republican state Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is on the same page as CHANGE Illinois when it comes to assessing and assailing the latest redrawn legislative maps.

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Keicher: 'Colton’s Task Force will work to identify gaps in the state’s domestic violence laws'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) knows the work doesn’t end with Gov. J.B. Pritzker signing legislation that creates a task force aimed at strengthening the state’s domestic violence laws.

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Keicher: 'The governor needs to stop playing games with our energy and lead'

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 19, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has advice for Gov. J.B. Pritzker when it comes to the long-debated energy legislation.