DeKalb Times

Illinois Chamber of Commerce endorses Demmer for state treasurer: We 'would be thrilled if it were Tom Demmer occupying that seat'

By John Kelly | Oct 28, 2022

In a Thursday Facebook post, state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) shared a link to a WGEM report announcing that he has been endorsed by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce in his run to be the next state treasurer.

Republicans claim 'House Democrats broke their promise' of bipartisanship

By John Kelly | Apr 24, 2021

Republicans claimed they are being treated unfairly by Democrats in the Illinois General Assembly because GOP-backed legislation rarely advances from committees.

Keicher on reopening hospital: 'This is the kind of collaboration we need more of in state government'

By John Kelly | Apr 12, 2021

On April 6, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed SB 168, a bill that creates a path to reopen Cook County's Westlake Hospital. The bill had bipartisan support.

Syverson says redistricting bill 'is our way of seeking to restore public trust in the system'

By John Kelly | Apr 12, 2021

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) is sponsoring the People's Independent Maps Act (SB 1325) which would prevent elected officials from being involved in redistricting in Illinois.