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Thursday, October 2, 2025
Video: Senior Fairs Draw 400 in Carbondale & Marion

MARION, IL â€“ Representatives Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona), Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), and State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) are pleased with the participation of seniors again this year at their free Senior Health…


Friday, May 30, 2025
Jacobs Hosts Anna-Jonesboro Student as House Page at the Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs welcomed Elizabeth hill, a junior at Anna-Jonesboro High School, as his Page on Friday. This is the second year Elizabeth has served. She plans to study…


Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Thank you to “Little Nashville Cafe” and Arron Smith for Helping Tornado Victims

Thank you to everyone who came out last weekend to help raise $42,000 at the “Pickin’ Up The Pieces” event! Thank you to Aaron Smith, owner of Little Nashville CafĂ©…


Wednesday, April 9, 2025
Rep. Jacobs Passes Bill to Find Options for the Closed Tamms Prison

Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) passed House Bill 1341 today to create a task force to study the potential options for the facility in southern Illinois that has been closed for…


Wednesday, March 19, 2025
VIDEO: Rep. Paul Jacobs Opposes Homeschool Regulation Bill

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-118) continues his support for homeschool families against legislation (HB 2827) to regulate homeschools and private schools. The bill passed out of the House Committee and…


Monday, February 10, 2025
Rep. Jacobs: Donors fully fund Veterans Honor Flight of Southern Illinois ‘Mission 14’

“Thank you to the three donors who stepped up to make ‘Mission 14’ a reality for over 80 veterans to participate this spring,” said Rep. Paul Jacobs, a veteran himself….