Illinois declares May 7th as Illinois Bacon Day

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Bacon lovers: rejoice!

While National Bacon Day is celebrated in December, we in Illinois will celebrate “the candy of meats” on May 7th, thanks to a Senate Joint Resolution.

Legislators approved the resolution, aimed at celebrating Illinois’ pork production, which is ranked as 4th in the U.S.

The pork industry in the state supports over 30,000 jobs and creates $13.8 billion for the economy.

The Illinois Pork Producers Association will go to the state capitol on Wednesday for the inaugural celebration.

According to the text of the resolution, “Illinois Bacon Day…invites all Illinoisans to thank a pig farmer by enjoying some delicious slices of bacon.”