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Sunday, March 26, 2023
Medal of Honor Day

The Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military award for valor. Today we recognize the dedication and courage of our Medal of Honor recipients and honor them for…


Sunday, March 26, 2023
Epilepsy Awareness Day

There are approximately 50 million people around the world living with epilepsy making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. Learn more about epilepsy this Epilepsy Awareness Day…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Jacobs Bill Creates Task Force to Study Repurposing of Tamms Facility

SPRINGFIELD – 118th district State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced on Wednesday the unanimous passage of legislation he is sponsoring in Springfield that creates the Tamms Minimum Security Unit Task…


Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Jacobs Journal – March 22, 2023

Dear Friend, The Illinois House has reached a milestone week in the first year of the 103rd General Assembly. This Friday marks what is known in Springfield as “3rd Reading…


Monday, March 20, 2023
WalletHub Scores Illinois Dead Last in Taxpayer Friendliness

According to a new study from the personal-finance website WalletHub. Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District…


Monday, March 20, 2023
First Day of Spring 2023!

Happy Spring 2023!


Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


Wednesday, March 15, 2023
SBDC Day

Did you know Illinois Small Business Development Centers are located throughout the state and provide information, confidential business guidance, training, and other resources for start-ups and existing small businesses? Learn…


Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Pi Day

March 14 (3.14) marks Pi Day, an annual celebration of the mathematical sign pi. Founded in 1988 by physicist Larry Shaw, March 14 was selected because the numerical date (3.14)…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Announces Energy Transition Grants Coming to Local Governments

MARION – 118th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) announced this week that several units of local government in his district will receive nearly three quarters of a million dollars…