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Keicher urges help for veterans memorial

By Steven Hughes | Jun 18, 2022

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is urging his constituents in the DeKalb County area to help the Elks Lodge complete a memorial for military veterans.

Demmer attends McDonough County Republicans event

By Steven Hughes | Jun 14, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently met with supporters at the McDonough County Republicans’ McDonough Lincoln Day Dinner.

Keicher on fentanyl abuse: 'We lose people every year who unknowingly consumed a dangerous dose'

By Steven Hughes | Jun 3, 2022

The Illinois Department of Public Health has seen an increase in overdose deaths, including those caused by fentanyl.

Keicher sponsors blood donation drive at Sycamore: 'Help our local hospitals save lives'

By Steven Hughes | May 30, 2022

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is collaborating with the Kishwaukee Family YMCA to host a blood drive from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m on Wednesday.

Demmer: Budget 'sets Illinoisans up for a series of tax increases in future years'

By Steven Hughes | May 16, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) said at a May 12 press conference that the fiscal year budget for 2023 will bring more tax increases.

Syverson tours DeKalb Meta/Facebook data center

By Steven Hughes | May 11, 2022

Senator Dave Syverson visited the Meta Facebook - Data Center in April to see how it’s expanding.

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Syverson calls for end to Daylight Saving Time

By Steven Hughes | May 10, 2022

March marked the start of daylight saving time — when there’s more daylight throughout the day.

'This is a nice tribute': Demmer calls for passage of resolution to rename Rochelle overpass

By Steven Hughes | May 10, 2022

Representative Tom Demmer wants to pass legislation to rename an overpass to honor a former colleague.

Demmer: Budget spending 'is neither responsible nor sustainable'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 27, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) recently spoke of his opposition to the new state budget in the upcoming 2023 fiscal year Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed earlier in April.

Syverson: 'ROAR for AJ brings awareness to child abuse issues and the state’s broken DCFS system'

By Steven Hughes | Apr 25, 2022

April is the month to bring awareness to ending child abuse, an effort ROAR for AJ wants to achieve.

Demmer pushes bipartisan bill to help Potawatomi Nation regain land

By Steven Hughes | Apr 22, 2022

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) sponsored House Resolution 504 to show support for land-regaining efforts for the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation.

Syverson on cost of gas: 'Prices are now at a point where they are devastating families'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 23, 2022

Senator Dave Syverson and other Illinois Republicans want to lower gas prices, as the American Automobile Association reported Wednesday that $4.50 is the average price at the pump in Illinois.

Demmer: Lawmakers must deliver 'financial relief to Illinois taxpayers and Illinois families'

By Steven Hughes | Mar 17, 2022

At a press conference March 16, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) discussed how inflation is affecting Illinois families and some possible solutions.

Keicher urges solidarity with Ukraine amidst invasion

By Steven Hughes | Mar 9, 2022

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) is showing solidarity for Ukrainian citizens whose country has been invaded by Russian troops.

Demmer touts Reimaging Electric Vehicles Act as giving Illinois 'a fighting chance' in manufacturing landscape

By Steven Hughes | Nov 20, 2021

Governor J.B. Pritzker and the General Assembly passed house bill 1769, dubbed the Reimagining Electric Vehicles, that’ll bolster the manufacturing of electric vehicles in the state.

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