Rep. Jacobs joined Tom Miller on the WJPF Morning Newswatch this morning for a wide ranging interview on topics important to Illinois state government. You can listen to the interview…

Fentanyl is a national public health crisis. People, especially young people, are ingesting illicitly manufactured fentanyl without knowing it and dying at alarming rates as a result.

National Foster Care Day reminds us of the children in care across the nation and the work that must be done to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Thank you to…

National Nurses Day is a great reminder of the critical work that nurses do to keep our communities healthy. Thank you to the nurses of Illinois for your continued compassionate…

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) issued the following statement in response to the passage of SB 2412 through the Illinois House on Wednesday. The legislation adds three…

National Skilled Trades Day raises awareness about the value of skilled trades and honors the hardworking men and women who work in these professions. Thank you to all skilled trades…

Did you know that the Illinois pork industry produces more than 6 billion slices of bacon each year? Today we are celebrating this beloved protein and the pork producers who…

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is urging residents to “Shop Local” during National Small Business Week. Jacobs is himself a small business owner, having run Von Jakob Vineyard…

Arbor Day is a holiday dedicated to planting and appreciating trees for future generations. Trees are not only a beautiful part of nature, but they also provide critical materials and…

215 years ago today, Ninian Edwards of Kentucky was appointed the first territorial governor of the Illinois Territory.