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Thursday, February 1, 2024
IL House Republicans Back Estate Tax Relief

PRESS RELEASE: February 1, 2024 McCombie and House Republicans Back Estate Tax Legislation SPRINGFIELD…Today, the Illinois Farm Bureau unveiled new legislation aimed at improving the Illinois Estate Tax. House Minority…


Thursday, February 1, 2024
Rep. Jacobs Wishes all a Happy Freedom Day!

Happy Freedom Day! On February 1st, 1865, Illinois became the first state in the union to ratify the 13th Amendment, which abolished slavery in the United States. 


Tuesday, January 30, 2024
The Caucus Blog – Best Ways to Safely Warm Up Your Vehicle on Cold Days

Cold winter days are a normal part of life every year for drivers in Illinois. There are some well-established truths, but also time-honored myths, about the best ways to safely…


Monday, January 29, 2024
The Caucus Blog: Tax Filing Season Begins Today

Federal and Illinois Tax Season Starts January 29 The Illinois Department of Revenue will begin accepting 2023 state individual income tax returns on Monday, January 29. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) also begins accepting…


Saturday, January 27, 2024
House Republican Week in Review – 1/27/24

Week in Review for the week ending 1/27/24 CORRUPTION/ETHICS REFORM• House Republicans Renew Call for Ethics Reform. As the tangled web of Democrats’ corruption continues to unwind over and over…


Saturday, January 27, 2024
Illinoisans Remember the Holocaust

On January 27, the world commemorates the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau as International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Holocaust was the state-sponsored persecution and mass murder of millions of European Jews, Romani…


Friday, January 26, 2024
Jacobs: Nominate a Firefighter for State Fire Marshal Medal of Honor by Feb. 1

POMONA – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is reminding district residents of an opportunity to nominate a local firefighter for the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s “Firefighting Medal of Honor”. The…


Wednesday, January 24, 2024
The Caucus Blog – Winter Activity Opportunities at Illinois State Parks

The latest edition of The Caucus Blog features information on Illinois State Parks and fun winter activities. From ice climbing and cross-country skiing to frozen waterfalls and snow-filled canyons, there…


Monday, January 22, 2024
Jacobs: It’s National Sanctity of Human Life Day

Today is National Sanctity of Human Life Day. Now more than ever we must work together to end extremist abortion policies in Illinois and restore the sanctity of life.


Monday, January 22, 2024
The Caucus Blog – Avoid Falls During Winter Snow Removal

How To Avoid Winter Falls While Shoveling and Navigating Snow Winter in Illinois can bring about all kinds of unpredictable weather, from extreme cold and wind to blowing snow, snow…