Did you know that Illinois is the 2nd largest corn producer in the nation? ? Celebrate National Corn on the Cob Day and support Illinois farmers today by enjoying locally-grown corn! 

Happy National Doughnut Day! No matter what your favorite flavor is, today is the perfect day to enjoy one of these sweet treats. Did you know National Doughnut Day originated…

On June 6th, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beach of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those…

CPR and AED Awareness Week remind us how many lives can be saved if more adults learn how to perform CPR and use an AED. Every second counts when it…

Memorial Day is a reminder of the brave men and women who died while fighting in the U.S. Armed Forces. While Memorial Day is usually a holiday marking the beginning…

POMONA, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs is reminding local residents of best practices following the outbreak of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes on Sunday evening throughout southern Illinois. Rep. Jacobs…

National Missing Children’s Day brings attention to the hundreds of thousands of children that go missing in the United States every year. While most children who go missing eventually return…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) had a special guest join him on the Illinois House Floor on Thursday, May 23. Rep. Jacobs welcomed Anna-Jonesboro High School Freshman…

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the summer boating season, and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Conservation Police are urging people to wear life jackets anytime they’re…

EMS Week honors the important work of all Emergency Medical Service workers. Their continued work saves lives and helps our communities every day. Thank you to EMS workers for all…