Thank you to all hard working Americans for all that you do. Today we recognize the many contributions of American workers to the strength and prosperity of our nation. Wishing…

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs is thanking Illinois Pork Producers on this International Bacon Day! “Thank you to the pork producers around the world, but especially from here in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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!

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…