POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs is thanking Illinois Pork Producers on this International Bacon Day! “Thank you to the pork producers around the world, but especially from here in…

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is reminding residents that today is National Food Bank Day. Food banks provide a crucial service to our communities as they help families…

History of soft drinks produced in Illinois Whether you call it soda or pop, Illinois boasts a number of unique soft drinks. The most popular of those brands include Green…

Synthetic opioids, including fentanyl, are now the most common drugs involved in drug overdose deaths in the United States. In Illinois, we are fighting this dangerous epidemic by raising awareness…

Illinois is Home to Unique Mascot Names High school sports are a staple of life in Illinois, providing thousands of children and teenagers the opportunities to compete, learn life lessons,…

On this day 60 years ago, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered one of the most influential and memorable speeches in history. On August 28, 1963, during the March on…

On this day in 1818, the Illinois Constitutional Convention adopted the first State Constitution and selected Kaskaskia as the first state capital. Happy Constitution Day, Illinois!

POMONA – Former Mike Madigan Chief of Staff Tim Mapes has been found guilty in federal court for lying to federal investigators and obstructing justice. Mapes was convicted on all…

Safe2Help Illinois is a program for students to confidentially share information on bullying, mental health, or anything that impacts their safety or well-being. Students can contact Safe2Help by its website, over…

In 1988, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed August 21 as a day to recognize the older adults in our lives and honor senior citizens across our nation. From the proclamation: “For…