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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…


Thursday, March 9, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Offers Reaction to Governor’s Choate Transformation Plan

Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Reacts to Governor’s Proposal to Repurpose Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) and State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) have been the lead House Republican members working to identify and correct ongoing problems at Choate Mental Health…


Monday, March 6, 2023
Casimir Pulaski Day!

Friday, March 3, 2023
The Jacobs Journal – March 4, 2023

It has been a busy couple of weeks in Springfield, with next week likely to be the most eventful so far in the 103rd General Assembly.  This week’s edition of…


Friday, March 3, 2023
House Republican Week in Review

FIRST RESPONDERS Illinois House pays tribute to fallen Chicago police officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso.  Slain in the line of duty, Officer Andres Vasquez-Lasso was a five-year veteran of the Chicago Police…


Friday, March 3, 2023
Happy National Anthem Day!

On this day in 1931, President Herbert Hoover signed a congressional act making “The Star-Spangled Banner” the official national anthem of the United States. Happy National Anthem Day!


Thursday, March 2, 2023
Happy National Read Across America Day!

National Read Across America Day is an opportunity to improve literacy in our communities by helping children and adults alike find their love for reading. Happy National Read Across America…