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Wednesday, March 1, 2023
Women’s History Month

March is Women’s History Month — a celebration of the great women who have led our nation forward throughout history. Join us in recognizing the amazing achievements of women from…


Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Rare Disease Day

Today is Rare Disease Day, a globally-coordinated movement to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to healthcare, diagnoses, and treatment for people living with a rare disease


Thursday, February 23, 2023
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Leads Capitol News Conference Demanding Hearings into Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center, Rejects Calls to Close Facility

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) kicked off a capitol news conference on Thursday by asking ranking members of the Illinois House and Senate’s Human Services and Human Services…


Thursday, February 16, 2023
The Jacobs Journal – Feb 16 2023

This week, Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual State of the State and Budget address to a joint Session of the General Assembly. The speech marks the first time the…


Wednesday, February 15, 2023
Rep. Jacobs: Illinois on Track to Spend More while Revenues Head South

SPRINGFIELD – 118th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) says Illinois is on track to spend more money than it takes in if the General Assembly adopts Governor JB Pritzker’s…


Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Become an Organ and Tissue Donor!

The Organ/Tissue Donor Registry is a confidential computerized database that documents a person’s wishes regarding donation. Information contained in the registry is only released to organ and tissue procurement personnel…


Thursday, February 9, 2023
IDNR is hiring Conservation Police – Learn how to apply!

IDNR’s Office of Law Enforcement currently has a staff of 148 conservation police officers and is looking to expand its ranks by 25 with the newest class of trainees. Applications…


Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Rep. Paul Jacobs Releases Updated Office Contact Information

MARION – 118th district State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) released updated contact information this week for constituents to access services available through his offices. Jacobs says he is excited to…


Monday, February 6, 2023
The Jacobs Journal February 6, 2023

Dear Friend, Last week was certainly a very busy week as the Illinois House of Representatives began its work in earnest for the new 103rd General Assembly. I was pleased…


Monday, February 6, 2023
Happy Birthday President Ronald Reagan!

Happy Birthday to the Great Communicator! Ronald Wilson Reagan was born on this day in the great state of Illinois. President Reagan was a transcendent figure that changed the United…