Illinois State Representative Paul Jacobs joined WXAN to talk about the closing days of the 2025 Spring Legislative Session. Status of the Mascot Ban Bill, the Budget, Junior Colleges offering…

National Weather Service officials say the storm that hit Williamson County Friday night is classified as a EF4, packing winds as high as 190 miles per hour. The upgrade comes…

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, along with Reps. Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas were provided the first tour today of the new underground parking facility at the Illinois State…

It has been very busy at the state Capitol since my last update. Deadlines for legislation to be heard in committees, many visitors to Springfield, and some intense debates on…

On Thursday, State Rep. Paul Jacobs attended the Memorial Ceremony for fallen peace officers who have died in the line of duty over the past year. This year’s ceremony was…

State Rep. Paul Jacobs is reminding people that a ‘Fish Salvage Declaration’ has been issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Little Grassy Lake in Williamson County…

It was great to see the Grand Tower 8th grade students this year on their visit to the State Capitol in Springfield! Young people are our next generation of leaders,…

FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY, APRIL 24 The National Water Prediction Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the ‘Flood Warning’ continues for the Ohio…

It was a very busy week with committee hears, session, and a great number of visitors from my district and around the state. I met the TASC, Inc. (Treatment Alternatives…

Another very busy week in Springfield with House Committees to hear bills by the “3rd Reading” Deadline and long evenings with debates and votes on proposals. 8th Grade students from…