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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…


Sunday, February 5, 2023
National Thank a Mail Carrier Day!

Thank you to the men and women of the United States Postal Service that work tirelessly every day to deliver our mail and packages in all kinds of weather!


Friday, February 3, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Announces Several House Committee Appointments

POMONA – 118th District State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has been appointed to serve on several key Illinois House Committees. Rep. Jacobs is currently serving his second term in the…


Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Joins Effort to Repeal Firearms Ban

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has added his name to legislation that would repeal the recently signed and highly controversial firearms ban law. Jacobs voted against the bill…


Friday, January 27, 2023
Holocaust Remembrance Day

On this 78th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau, we remember and honor the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust. Holocaust Remembrance Day serves as a sobering reminder that…


Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Illinois Sheriffs’ Association offering scholarships

Each Illinois county that participates in the ISA membership program awards at least one $500 scholarship each school year. The scholarship program is open to Illinois students attending an Illinois…


Friday, January 20, 2023
State Rep. Paul Jacobs Applauds Effingham County Court Decision Against Firearms Ban

POMONA – 118th district State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) issued the following statement today after an Effingham County judge granted a temporary restraining order against the newly signed firearms ban…