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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
The Jacobs Journal – March 22, 2023

Dear Friend, The Illinois House has reached a milestone week in the first year of the 103rd General Assembly. This Friday marks what is known in Springfield as “3rd Reading…


Monday, March 20, 2023
WalletHub Scores Illinois Dead Last in Taxpayer Friendliness

According to a new study from the personal-finance website WalletHub. Illinois’ combined state and local tax rate of nearly 15.1% is the highest among all 50 states and the District…


Monday, March 20, 2023
First Day of Spring 2023!

Happy Spring 2023!


Friday, March 17, 2023
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!


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!