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Friday, September 1, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Consider Giving on National Food Bank Day

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…


Thursday, August 31, 2023
Soda or Pop? Illinois Home to Unique Soft Drink Brands

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…


Thursday, August 31, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Gain Awareness on International Overdose Awareness Day

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…


Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Jacobs Marks National Grief Awareness Day

Today is National Grief Awareness Day. Each individual experiences and expresses grief differently. The process of grieving in response to a significant loss requires time, patience, courage, and support. While…


Tuesday, August 29, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Illinois Schools and Unique Mascot Names

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,…


Monday, August 28, 2023
Jacobs Marks 60 Year Anniversary of “I Have a Dream” Speech

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…


Saturday, August 26, 2023
Illinois Constitution Day

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!


Thursday, August 24, 2023
Jacobs: Mapes Guilty, Ethics Reforms Needed Now!

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…


Wednesday, August 23, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Safe2Help Bullying and Mental Health Hotline Available for Students

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…


Monday, August 21, 2023
National Senior Citizens Day

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…