DeKalb Times

The House passed a bill allowing third-trimester pregnant women access to handicap parking

By Trina Thomas | May 27, 2021

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently announced the passing of a bill that allows pregnant mothers an option to have a free vehicle place card, allowing them to park in handicap spaces throughout Illinois.

Keicher: Illinois 'must do better' when it comes to Veterans

By Trina Thomas | Apr 10, 2021

After more than 30 deaths at an Illinois Veterans' Home that started in November 2020, the U.S. Veterans Affairs began an investigation, finding four state-run facilities responsible for the lack of prevention policies.

Keicher: 'NIU is opening doors for low-income students in Illinois'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 28, 2021

Northern Illinois University is offering a Huskie Pledge Program to assist Illinois families with tuition costs and related fees.