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DeKalb mayor updates residents on happenings within the city: 'What are we going to do?'

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 8, 2022

DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes has provided other city officials and residents with an update on all of his recent excursions with the various departments of the city during a September 12 City Council meeting.

Syverson takes part in Huntley Memorial Day Parade: 'Honoring and remembering our fallen'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 2, 2022

It's an American tradition to honor the men and women who paid the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country with a Memorial Day parade, one that was carried out in communities across Illinois.

Keicher: 'We appreciate all of your feedback' to constituents who attended recent events

By Solange DeLisle | May 15, 2022

Illinois Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-70th, thanked his constituents for showing up to have a cup of coffee and chat to help voters better understand what is going on in the area.

Syverson to host three 'Coffee & Conversation' events

By Solange DeLisle | Apr 28, 2022

Now that Illinois' spring legislative session has come to a close, Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) wants to hear from his constituents and get their thoughts about what took place in Springfield.

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Syverson criticizes Pritzker's budget; 'That money will not be here next year'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 3, 2022

State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) believes Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) was "spinning a grand tale" about his accomplishments during the governor's annual State of the State address.

Demmer enters race for state treasurer: 'I'm giving you a choice'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 17, 2022

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) believes the state deserves a treasurer "who's looking out for us" and hopes to be the man to take on the Democratic incumbent Michael Frerichs in the general election this November.

Syverson addresses Illinois' identity theft problem

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 14, 2021

Illinois is in a three-way tie for first place when it comes to states with the most identity theft per capita for 2021.

Stewart opposes bill requiring the unvaccinated to pay their own COVID-related health care expenses

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 14, 2021

Illinois lawmakers are considering legislation that would require unvaccinated people who contract COVID-19 to pay for their own healthcare expenses out of pocket regardless of their insurance coverage.

Stewart: REV Illinois positions state as 'leader in the manufacture of electric vehicles'

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 3, 2021

Illinois state Senator Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) has applauded a new state law that will help boost the state's blossoming electric vehicle industry by providing incentives for EV production.

Demmer: 'Thank you to all those who have served'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 14, 2021

Illinois state Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) honored the men and women who've bravely stepped up to serve the country in each branch of the armed forces.

Keicher 'pleased' to secure funding for Great Western Trail Extension

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 30, 2021

The Sycamore Park District has been awarded $391,738 from the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to put toward Segment 2 of the Great Western Trail Extension from Sycamore Forest Preserve to Old Mill Park.

Keicher 'stands with the workers' amid Exelon's plant-closure threats after failed clean-energy bill

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 28, 2021

Exelon has threatened to eliminate hundreds of union jobs by shutting down two nuclear power plants in Illinois as early as this fall after state lawmakers failed to pass a clean-energy bill that included money for plants owned by the company.

'What's more dangerous?' Stewart asks after paroled murderer turns fugitive

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 8, 2021

The family of a murdered teen wants to know how Illinois can justify its practice in recent years of paroling killers who have been imprisoned for decades.

Syverson: consumers will see 'no change' as gas tax, sales tax simultaneously increase and decrease

By Solange DeLisle | May 27, 2021

Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D-IL) has encouraged people to hit the road and take a trip through Illinois as more money from taxes paid for a gallon of gas will be put towards fixing state and local roads.

Keicher wants to hold 'government accountable' for COVID-19-related deaths of veterans at LaSalle home

By Solange DeLisle | May 22, 2021

Illinois lawmakers called for a criminal investigation into the deadly COVID-19 outbreak at the LaSalle Veterans' Home that resulted in the deaths of three dozen veterans during a public hearing.

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