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Monday, October 23, 2023
Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week highlights the importance of living a drug-free life. During Red Ribbon Week, youth and adults around the nation pledge to increase their knowledge by learning more about…


Friday, October 20, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Ethics Reforms Needed Now!

Weiss Sentenced to 5 ½ Years For Bribery Scheme A federal judge ruled on October 11 that corrupt businessman James T. Weiss will serve 5 ½ years behind bars for…


Friday, October 20, 2023
Happy Principal Appreciation Day!

Thank you to our Illinois principals for all that they do to keep our schools running smoothly for students, teachers, and staff. Happy Principal Appreciation Day to these amazing individuals!


Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Reminds Students of 2024 ALPLM Junior Historian Art Contest

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum’s annual art contest is open to all Illinois K-12 students. The theme for the 2024 ALPLM Junior Historian Art Contest is “I Wonder…”…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Protect personal information during Cyber Security Awareness Month

Cyber scams are nothing new. Every day, con artists are looking for ways to steal your personal information. Here are 4 simple things you can do to keep yourself cyber…


Tuesday, October 17, 2023
The Caucus Blog – House GOP Battles Fentanyl Crisis

How much Fentanyl crosses our southern border? One of the most dangerous and deadly drugs pervading our nation currently is fentanyl. The flow of this powerful drug coming into the…


Monday, October 16, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Marks National School Bus Safety Week

Nearly every day, millions of children across the United States line up to ride the bus to school. The school bus is one of the safest modes of transportation, but…


Sunday, October 15, 2023
National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day

Today we send our condolences, love, and support to all those who have lost a pregnancy or infant in their lives. This National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day we…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
Southern Illinois Republican Representatives Host Law Enforcement Roundtable on End of Cash Bail

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS – On Wednesday, House Republican State Representatives Patrick Windhorst, Paul Jacobs, and Dave Severin hosted local law enforcement officials for a roundtable discussion centered on the impact that…


Thursday, October 12, 2023
The Caucus Blog – We Stand With Israel

On Saturday, October 7th, Hamas executed an unprecedented surprise assault on Israel. Thousands of rockets were launched into Israel bombing civilian locations, killing hundreds and wounding thousands of innocent people….