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Sunday, May 14, 2023
Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms across Illinois! A special thank you and Happy Mother’s Day goes out to my amazing wife and partner in parenting Rhoda. Thank…


Friday, May 12, 2023
International Nurses Day

International Nurses Day is observed around the world on May 12 to honor the many contributions nurses make to our health care system. Thank you, nurses, for all that you do! As an…


Friday, May 12, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Marks National Military Spouse Appreciation Day

This National Military Spouse Appreciation Day let us recognize the contributions, support, and sacrifices of military spouses. Thank you to our military families for their dedication to our nation!


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

May is Motorcycle Awareness Month and a reminder to stay alert for motorcycles on the roadway to help save lives. Here are a few safety tips for Illinois drivers to…


Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Jacobs: SB 1909 will harm crisis pregnancy care centers

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted against legislation that would allow the Illinois Attorney General’s office to investigate claims of fraud and misinformation at crisis pregnancy centers in…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Firefighters Memorial Service in Springfield

Every year, the Illinois House and Senate join with Constitutional officers and members of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois at the Illinois State Capitol for a ceremony that honors the…


Monday, May 8, 2023
World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism and recognize the individuals who make a difference in their communities.  https://www.facebook.com/redcross/posts/pfbid0Hx9XrdHZGyXK6XfTWjdfn9hFAxiYQyfGbDxRdkwKs35subVeCEMkx1W2qZDx5EZ6l


Monday, May 8, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thank you to all teachers for your hard work and dedication. Here’s to wishing all our teachers a wonderful week as we thank them for their work building a brighter…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
Start Seeing Monarch Butterflies Day!

Each year on the first Saturday in May, National Start Seeing Monarchs Day raises awareness to preserve the Monarch butterfly and prevent it from being added to the endangered species…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES DAY!

As an optometrist, I know first hand how valuable nurses are to the health and well being of my patients. On this National Nurses Day, we celebrate all that nurses…