Latest News

Friday, October 27, 2023
The Caucus Blog – Pandemic Fraud in Chicago

Hundreds of Chicago Municipal Employees Being Investigated for COVID Relief Fraud More than 1,000 federal COVID-19 relief loans for struggling businesses went to city of Chicago employees. And while the…


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Welcomes SIU Law School Officials to State Capitol

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Paul Jacobs and State Rep. Patrick Windhorst welcomed officials from the SIU School of Law to the capitol on week one of the 2023 Veto Session….


Thursday, October 26, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Thanks Soldiers on National Day of the Deployed

God bless all those serving overseas this National Day of the Deployed. Let us honor our nation’s heroes and recognize the sacrifices of our servicemembers and their loved ones during…


Monday, October 23, 2023
The Caucus Blog – SAFE-T Act Exacerbates Public Defender Shortage in Illinois

The controversial abolishment of cash bail in Illinois is having far-reaching affects already, with the majority of Illinois’ 102 counties facing disparate resource challenges. By law (which hasn’t been updated…


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…