The professional licensure system in Illinois is antiquated and outdated, and as a result industry professionals from nurses to barbers to roofers can experience wait periods of three to nine…

Whether it’s grilled, steamed, boiled, or roasted, we love sweet corn in Illinois. Shout out to Illinois’ official state vegetable on this Sweet Corn Appreciation Day!

With at least 165 wineries and over 100 miles of wine trails, the wine industry in Illinois is thriving and the growth has been exponential in the last 30 years….

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs says a recent audit revealed by the Illinois Auditor General’s Office shows the state paid more than $5 billion in overpayments and fraud. “These…

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is honoring military service members on Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. “On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we pay tribute to those who…

State Rep. Paul Jacobs is urging local motorists to drive with care and caution on this “Speed Awareness Day”. In 2021, speed was a contributing factor in 29% of all…

MARION – State Representatives Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Dave Severin (R-Benton), and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) hosted a special “Night at the Ballpark” event for their annual summer reading club in Marion…

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…

Human Trafficking is Happening in Illinois Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in…