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Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Introduces ‘Miss Illinois Teen 2025’ to ‘Mrs. America 2022’ (Rep. La Ha)

This week Rep. Paul Jacobs helped welcome Miss Lillie Brown, the 2025 Miss Illinois Teen reigning queen to the Illinois Capitol in Springfield. “I am always happy to help young…


Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Jacobs: Glock Ban Resurfaces in House Gun Violence Prevention Committee

House Bill 4471 is a de facto ban on Glock pistols in Illinois. Glock switches are already illegal, and criminals don’t follow existing gun laws anyway. Banning the sale of Glocks…


Monday, May 18, 2026
Jacobs Continues Support of “Veterans Honor Flight” of Southern Illinois

State Rep. Paul Jacobs, a veteran himself of the U.S. Navy, provided official certificates to each of the participants to help commemorate their special experience on May, 18, 2026. “On…


Monday, May 11, 2026
Vienna High School Student Council Visits Capitol

Rep. Paul Jacobs joined Rep. Patrick Windhorst last week in welcoming students from Vienna High School to the State Capitol. Student council members met with state representatives to advocate for…


Friday, May 8, 2026
Herrin Jr. High Girls Basketball Team Celebrated for 2026 Championship!

State Representative Paul Jacobs passed House Resolution 786 on Thursday to congratulate the Herrin Junior High School Girl’s Basketball team, the Lady Tigers, on winning the 2026 Southern Illinois Junior…


Thursday, May 7, 2026
Fallen Police Officers Memorial at State Capitol

The 2026 Illinois Police Officers Memorial Ceremony was held on May 7, 2026 in Springfield, honoring officers killed in the line of duty, including those lost in 2025. The annual…


Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Rep. Jacobs at State Capitol for Session

Rep. Paul Jacobs continued his work for the people of the 118th District this week with hearings in Higher Education Appropriations, Ethics & Elections, Health Care Licenses, and Veterans Affairs…


Monday, April 27, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Sponsors Summer Reading Club: Read All About It! America 250

“Literacy is very important for success in life and anything I can do to help promote young people to read is what I am looking to do,” explained Rep. Paul…


Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Rep. Jacobs Opposes Constitutional Amendment that Weakens Maps, Silences Voters

Springfield, IL – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) voted against a new proposal to change the Illinois constitution regarding how legislative district maps are drawn. House Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment…


Friday, April 17, 2026
Jacobs Welcomes Mt. Pleasant School Students and Families to Capitol

State Rep. Paul Jacobs welcomed the students and families of Mt. Pleasant Mennonite School to the Illinois Capitol on Thursday. mt. Pleasant serves the rural area of southern Illinois in…