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Thursday, April 9, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Jacobs Questions Bill to Limit Continuing Education Credits for Medical Professionals

Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Sponsors Bill to Make Illinois Colleges More Affordable & Competitive

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is sponsoring legislation to review and study Illinois’ higher education system and create a plan to make college more competitive and affordable. “Throwing more money…


Thursday, January 15, 2026
Rep. Jacobs, Sen. Fowler, and Rep. Windhorst Partner on Valentines for Seniors Card Drive

State Representative Paul Jacobs is teaming up with State Senator Dale Fowler and State Representative Patrick Windhorst to invite residents to help spread kindness this Valentine’s Day through a Valentine’s for Seniors Card…


Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Thank you Hunters & Families for Speaking Out on Waterfowl Seasons!

Thank you to the nearly 300 people who came out to Carbondale and Carlyle to express your opinions about the proposed changes to the WATERFOWL SEASONS and ZONES! I will…


Monday, November 10, 2025
Jacobs: Village of Olmsted RV Park Grand Opening & Tree Planting

The Ohio River community of Olmsted came together over the weekend to celebrate the grand opening of a new RV campground that was built on a restored clay mine. PRN,…


Friday, October 31, 2025
Jacobs: Waterfowl Season Public Hearing Set for Nov. 12 in Carbondale

Earlier this year, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources released season and split timing schedules for Illinois waterfowl hunters. One of the proposed changes to the regular waterfowl hunting season…


Thursday, October 30, 2025
Democrats Pass Another Bad Energy Bill That Will Increase Rates for Everyone’s Energy Bills

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted NO Wednesday night on yet another so-called green energy bill which passed with no Republican support. Senate Bill 25 now goes to the…


Thursday, October 23, 2025
IDNR Sets New Waterfowl Season Dates & Zone Lines for 2026-2030 Seasons

Thank you to everyone who took the time to call, email, and reach out to me about the changes to the duck hunting season! I am working to revise these…


Thursday, October 16, 2025
Jacobs Tours Gerard’s Cahokia Rice Farm in Alexander County

State Representative Paul Jacobs accepted the invitation from Ducks Unlimited to learn more about rice production and milling in Illinois. Jacobs and State Senator Terri Bryant participated in the second Illinois…


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

MARION, IL – 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…