Illinois is considering a new bill that could bring relief to senior citizens by eliminating the requirement for them to retake a driving test in order to renew their driver's license. Currently, Illinois is the only state in the nation that imposes this onerous requirement on drivers aged 75 and older, despite the fact that they are involved in the fewest fatal crashes.Representative Jeff Keicher is the driving force behind House Bill 4431, which aims to put an end to this practice. In a recent interview with WIFR, Rep. Keicher expressed his concerns about the current...
Jim Marter, the Chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party and a candidate for the 14th Congressional District, is preparing to host a Meet and Greet event in Plainfield on Feb. 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Plainfield American Legion Marne Post 13, located at 24741 Renwick Road in Plainfield, and is being organized by the Marter for Congress campaign.
State Senator Dave Syverson and State Representative Jeff Keicher are once again inviting constituents to join them in spreading love and joy to residents of long-term care facilities. The duo is hosting the Annual Valentines for Seniors Card Drive, which aims to collect Valentine's Day cards from the community and distribute them to the elderly.Last year, the initiative saw an overwhelming response, with over 10,000 valentines collected from various groups and individuals across the 35th Senate District and 70th House District. This year, Syverson and Keicher are hoping...