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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…


Wednesday, April 15, 2026
VIDEO: Rep. Jacobs Recognizes SIU as “Birthplace” of Special Olympics

This week the Illinois House of Representatives recognized the impact of the Special Olympics on participants and families across Illinois, America, and the World. Rep. Paul Jacobs proudly reminded the…


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…