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Monday, May 29, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Honors Fallen Soldiers on Memorial Day

Today we honor and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. Bless our fallen heroes this Memorial Day and always.


Saturday, May 27, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Unbalanced Budget Hits Illinoisans with Tax Hikes

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) cast a strong no vote against the FY 24 Illinois budget. Rep. Jacobs says the $50.7 billion spending plan supports flawed priorities and…


Friday, May 26, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Previews End of Session on WJPF Radio Interview

This morning I joined Tom Miller on WJPF Radio for a quick interview to preview the end of Session and what’s going to be in the FY 24 budget. Click…


Thursday, May 25, 2023
National Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to reunite missing children with their families and an occasion to honor those dedicated to this cause. Thank you…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Rep. Jacobs – Ethics Reforms Badly Needed to Save Illinois

Democrats passed dozens of their priorities through the House on what was supposed to be the final week of session. Noticeably absent from those bills were the comprehensive ethics reform measures needed to end…


Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Governor’s Hometown Awards

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service is now accepting applications for the Governor’s Hometown Awards. https://www.wcia.com/news/state-news/serve-illinois-accepting-applications-for-governors-hometown-awards/


Monday, May 22, 2023
Attention Students – Join Rep. Jacobs’ Summer Reading Club!

As your 118th district State Representative, I want to invite you to participate in my annual “Reading the Magic” Summer Reading Club. Those students that read EIGHT books this summer…


Monday, May 22, 2023
Jacobs Journal May 22, 2023

Dear Friend, This past Friday night, the Illinois House was scheduled to adjourn the 2023 spring session. In the waning days of the session, lawmakers were busy finalizing action on…


Saturday, May 20, 2023
World Bee Day

For centuries bees have benefited people, plants and the environment. Learn more about the importance of bees this World Bee Day at https://www.fao.org/resources/digital-reports/bees


Saturday, May 20, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Honors US Service Members on Armed Forces Day

Thank you to our United States military and all who serve in the U.S. Armed Forces!