The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for McHenry County races.

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for DeKalb County races.

The Illinois State Board of Elections released final vote totals Friday in the March 17 primary. Here are the results for Kane County races.

From Capitol News Illinois:

As Illinois considers new limits on data centers, northern Illinois lawmakers, union workers, and municipal leaders gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for the first of three legislative hearings on data center development, local impact, and energy use

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, is accepting applications for a paid summer internship for high school and college students to receive state legislative work experience.

From Capitol News Illinois: State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, who works as an insurance agent, said the new bill was an improvement over earlier versions. But he said it does not address the factors that he said are the real causes of rising premiums

Some candidates seeking seats in the Illinois House of Representatives in Districts 70 and 76 raised more campaign dollars than others, according to new spending records recently released by the Illinois State Board of Elections.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DeKalb County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kane County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where McHenry County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has proposed a state law that would mandate funding a study of Illinois universities to develop a 10-year plan focused on school accountability, sustainability and affordability.

From Capitol News Illinois: A recent executive order by Gov. JB Pritzker set a new goal to begin development on new nuclear power plants by 2033, with the intention of bringing online enough energy to power up to two million Illinois homes

Three Democratic candidates, vying for state offices in the March 2026 primary election, made a campaign stop in Sycamore this week, sharing their views on equity in education.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois House Democrats kicked off their spring session this week in a mostly symbolic fashion, denouncing President Donald Trump’s policies in a series of resolutions criticizing immigration raids and cuts to health care and child care programs

For the sixth consecutive year, two area legislators are inviting constituents to submit Valentine’s Day cards to help brighten the day of those living in long-term care and assisted-living facilities.

From Capitol News Illinois: Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, argued those provisions amounted to a radical shift in Illinois’ regulatory environment, which ultimately would have led to higher premiums for consumers

Kane, DuPage and McHenry county mayors “remain very concerned that not having equity in voting on the new NITA board will set them up to be absolutely steamrolled,” state Sen. Don DeWitte said.

From Capitol News Illinois: “None of this chaos, and none of these acts make us safer,” Illinois AG Kwame Raoul said, referring to the administration’s efforts to federalize National Guard troops and withhold funding for states that limit law enforcement collaboration with ICE

Want to learn how to prevent yourself from falling victim to online scams or identity theft? State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and Cortland Mayor Mark Pietrowski will cohost an informational prevention session Sept. 29 with experts from the Illinois Attorney General's Office.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, will hold a coffee and conversations event for constituents to discuss state issues.

A DeKalb School District 428 bilingual teacher and Cortland mother of three will seek to unseat a three-term Sycamore Republican from the statehouse.

The Sycamore Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual legislative briefing Wednesday with state Sen. Dave Syverson, R-Cherry Valley, and state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore.

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

Residents who live in the Illinois General Assembly’s 70th District are invited to office hours hosted by Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, at various locations across DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties this summer.

The public is invited to donate blood to a good cause at a blood drive Monday at the Kishwaukee Family YMCA in Sycamore.

The bill was conceived by a constituent of Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, last year

The Illinois House voted 114-0 to approve House Bill 1226, which would raise the age that seniors must take a driving exam to renew their licenses from 79 to 87

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has filed a bill in Springfield that would eliminate the franchise tax in Illinois.

Two northern Illinois Republican lawmakers addressed constituent questions this week largely focused on fiscal spending after Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker unveiled plans for a $55.2 billion state budget.

Republican state Reps. Jeff Keicher and Steve Reick are inviting residents to take part in a live telephone town hall Wednesday, an opportunity to discuss issues affecting local communities.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and other lawmakers Tuesday to introduce legislation that could raise the age of mandatory road tests in Illinois to 87.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher is calling for the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to investigate the driving background of a DeKalb man charged with driving under the influence and causing a crash that killed DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputy Christina Musil.

The Sycamore Republican who was the focus of an assassination threat this summer said he didn’t want that to deter him from serving residents.

Two DeKalb County residents will compete at the ballot box this fall, as both are vying for the Illinois House 70th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

What policies would you support to ease the burden on Illinois taxpayers? Jeff Keicher: Illinois needs to grow its way out of the property tax hole it finds itself in, we can’t tax our way out.

A DeKalb man pleaded guilty Wednesday to threatening to assassinate state GOP Rep. Jeff Keicher, a threat which Keicher, who lives in Sycamore, called “an affront” to democratic society.

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: State Rep. Jeff Keicher on why he's supporting GOP's Liz Bishop for 76th House District in November election

A DeKalb County judge on Monday decided to keep jailed a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, citing in part the man’s criminal history of making false 911 calls to police.

Prosecutors on Saturday asked a DeKalb County judge to detain a DeKalb man accused of threatening to assassinate GOP state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, and a ruling is expected Monday. Forrest R. Brandon remains in custody at DeKalb County Jail for now.

A DeKalb man was arrested Friday and charged after police allege he threatened to assassinate State Rep. Jeff Keicher at an event planned Thursday at DeKalb High School, court records show. This is a developing story.

City and state officials gathered this week for a ribbon cutting in Sycamore for Reston Ponds Park, Sycamore Park District’s newest, publicly accessible outdoor recreation space.

The Sycamore Public Library will partner with state Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, to host an I-Cash event for patrons to learn whether the state of Illinois owes them unclaimed funds.

House Bill 5134 would require those convicted of sex trafficking, involuntary servitude, and involuntary sexual servitude of a minor to register as a sex offender

State. Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, was appointed this week to serve on the Illinois Human Trafficking Task Force in Springfield, according to a news release from the legislator’s office.

Murals have become a common cityscape attraction, including in DeKalb and Malta, and now a Sycamore alderwoman wants to see a large mural created in downtown Sycamore.

Illinois drivers age 75 and older are required to take a driving test to renew their licenses, but a Sycamore-based state lawmaker with ties to the insurance industry is seeking to change that mandate.

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently introduced proposed legislation meant to combat human trafficking and support victims in their recovery.

The drive will accept cards through Feb. 7, according to a news release.