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Friday, July 28, 2023
Jacobs Calls for Accountability Following Explosive Reports of Pandemic Payment Fraud

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs says a recent audit revealed by the Illinois Auditor General’s Office shows the state paid more than $5 billion in overpayments and fraud. “These…


Thursday, July 27, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Honors Service Members on Korean War Veterans Armistice Day

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is honoring military service members on Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. “On Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, we pay tribute to those who…


Wednesday, July 26, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Marks Speed Awareness Day

State Rep. Paul Jacobs is urging local motorists to drive with care and caution on this “Speed Awareness Day”. In 2021, speed was a contributing factor in 29% of all…


Friday, July 21, 2023
Rep. Windhorst, Rep. Severin, and Rep. Jacobs Host “Night at the Ballpark” Event for Summer Reading Club

MARION – State Representatives Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), Dave Severin (R-Benton), and Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) hosted a special “Night at the Ballpark” event for their annual summer reading club in Marion…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
The Caucus Blog – The Most Stolen Vehicles in Illinois

A report by the National Insurance Crime Bureau puts Illinois at the top of a dubious list. Illinois had the largest increase in vehicle thefts in any state in 2022,…


Thursday, July 20, 2023
Jacobs Marks National Moon Day

“That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind.” – 54 years ago today, Astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to walk on…


Wednesday, July 19, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Human Trafficking Remains Major Concern

Human Trafficking is Happening in Illinois Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery that occurs in every state, including Illinois. Statistics show that Illinois ranks in the top 10 nationwide in…


Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Says End of Cash Bail will Negatively Impact Public Safety

POMONA – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says he strongly disagrees with the Illinois Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of the end of cash bail, and that the…


Monday, July 17, 2023
Virtual Job Fair – Tuesday, July 25

The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is hosting a virtual job fair on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. The job fair will be held online and is…


Sunday, July 16, 2023
Jacobs: Happy National Ice Cream Day!

Happy National Ice Cream Day 2023!