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Thursday, November 14, 2024
Home Delivered Meals Legislation

House Republicans have introduced legislation to protect funding for programs like Meals on Wheels. The bill (HB 5911) will move $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to support the Home…


Wednesday, November 13, 2024
The Caucus Blog – Turkey Production in Illinois

Turkey is Big Business in the Midwest Four of the top six turkey production states in the U.S. are in the Midwest, led by Minnesota. In Illinois, the turkey industry…


Thursday, November 7, 2024
National Diabetes Month

National Diabetes Month is a time for us to raise awareness and support those living with diabetes. Let’s come together to learn more about this disease and practice healthy habits…


Tuesday, November 5, 2024
Get out and vote on Election Day!

It’s Election Day! Today is your chance to make a difference and ensure your voice is heard. Be sure to get to the polls before 7 PM tonight to cast…


Friday, November 1, 2024
Today is National Family Literacy Day

In 1994, Congress issued Joint Resolution 413 declaring November 1st Family Literacy Day. This day is observed every year to raise awareness about the importance of family literacy and the…


Friday, November 1, 2024
Jacobs: IDFPR Launches Online Licensing System for Select Professions

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation has finally launched a simplified online licensing system. Rep. Jacobs, a practicing optometrist, says…


Wednesday, October 30, 2024
It’s National Candy Corn Day!

Today is National Candy Corn Day! Sweeten your day by indulging in this nostalgic treat.


Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Rep. Jacobs: Today is World Stroke Day

It is vitally important to bring awareness to learning the warning signs of a stroke. Remember, FAST – Face Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty = Time to Call 911.  This…


Monday, October 28, 2024
Jacobs: It’s National First Responders Day

The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans: Honoring Our Heroes: National First Responders Day Honoring Our Heroes: National First Responders Day Every year on October 28th, we come together…


Friday, October 25, 2024
Rep. Jacobs: Saturday is National Drug Takeback Day!

If you have old or unused medications taking up space in your medicine cabinet, this Saturday is the perfect time to get rid of them. Take Back Day on October…