National Agriculture Week is an opportunity to celebrate all the farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers for all they do to put food on our tables and…

Take a speed test to measure the quality of your household’s internet service. By completing a speed test using this tool, you’re participating in the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment…

Rep. Reick tells “The Rest of the Story” about classical composer Florence Price, whose work would not have come to light had it not been for the serendipitous discovery of…

During last week’s annual Budget Address and State of the State Speech the Governor proposed an increase nearly $2.3 billion in spending over last year. While his revenue estimate results…

When last year’s budget was rolled out, Speaker Welch said: “Today’s agreement proves once again that Democrats can produce a state budget that is both fiscally responsible and compassionate at…

I know it’s hard to wrap one’s head around the idea of a $50 billion budget or $140 billion of unfunded pension liabilities. But here’s something I think most of…

The Family Farm Preservation Act is a step forward toward keeping family farms in families when facing Illinois’ burdensome death tax. https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/01/mccombie-and-house-republicans-back.html

State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and I are hosting a joint telephone town hall meeting tonight, February 6, 2024, starting at 6 p.m. Join us!

The abuse, torture and subsequent murder of five-year-old Andrew “AJ” Freund at the hands of his parents stunned his community, but it was DCFS’ failure to protect AJ that shook…

WOODSTOCK – To assist constituents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and State Representative Steve Reick (R–Woodstock) are hosting…