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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Rep. Jacobs: Today is National Small Business Development Center Day!

Today is National SBDC Day, which recognizes the impact of Small Business Development Centers across the country. SBDCs provide resources and tools for aspiring business owners and support current businesses…


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jacobs: It’s the First Day of Spring!

Today is the first official day of Spring! Celebrate the new season by enjoying time outdoors.


Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Jacobs: Happy National Agriculture Day!

Happy National Agriculture Day! Did you know that Illinois is the fifth highest agriculture-producing state in the nation? Celebrate today by enjoying locally-grown agricultural products.


Monday, March 18, 2024
Rep. Jacobs Thanks Farmers on National Agriculture Week

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…


Sunday, March 17, 2024
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Saint Patrick’s Day honors the foremost patron saint of Ireland, Saint Patrick. Don’t forget to wear green to celebrate this holiday!


Friday, March 15, 2024
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Thursday, March 14, 2024
3.14 is Pi Day!

Happy National Pi Day! Today is a celebration of the mathematical constant of Pi, which is best known by the digits 3.14.


Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Mapping Challenge

Illinois’ Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Mapping Challenge Process has started, residents can complete 3 speed tests over 3 days anytime before March 18, 2024 at www.BEADchallenge.org


Monday, March 11, 2024
Jacobs: It’s Johnny Appleseed Day!

Happy Johnny Appleseed Day! This holiday celebrates the American legend who made apples a popular fruit by planting apple seeds across the Eastern and Midwestern United States. 


Saturday, March 9, 2024
Daylight Saving Time Begins TONIGHT!

Daylight Saving Time begins tomorrow. Make sure to move your clocks forward one hour!