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Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Firefighters Memorial Service in Springfield

Every year, the Illinois House and Senate join with Constitutional officers and members of the Associated Firefighters of Illinois at the Illinois State Capitol for a ceremony that honors the…


Monday, May 8, 2023
World Red Cross Day

World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is a time to celebrate the spirit of humanitarianism and recognize the individuals who make a difference in their communities.  https://www.facebook.com/redcross/posts/pfbid0Hx9XrdHZGyXK6XfTWjdfn9hFAxiYQyfGbDxRdkwKs35subVeCEMkx1W2qZDx5EZ6l


Monday, May 8, 2023
Teacher Appreciation Week!

Thank you to all teachers for your hard work and dedication. Here’s to wishing all our teachers a wonderful week as we thank them for their work building a brighter…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
Start Seeing Monarch Butterflies Day!

Each year on the first Saturday in May, National Start Seeing Monarchs Day raises awareness to preserve the Monarch butterfly and prevent it from being added to the endangered species…


Saturday, May 6, 2023
HAPPY NATIONAL NURSES DAY!

As an optometrist, I know first hand how valuable nurses are to the health and well being of my patients. On this National Nurses Day, we celebrate all that nurses…


Friday, May 5, 2023
The Jacobs Journal – May 7, 2023

Dear Friend, The Illinois House is moving closer to the scheduled May 19th adjournment. That means legislation will be moving fast and furious through the process in the coming days….


Friday, May 5, 2023
Happy Cinco de Mayo!

Happy Cinco de Mayo!


Friday, May 5, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Offers Corruption Survey

Illinois government has been plagued by corruption for decades. In the last decade alone, ten sitting or former elected state officials have been charged in federal court with public corruption-related…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
National Day of Prayer in America

National Day of Prayer calls on all people of different faiths in the United States to pray for the nation and its leaders. It is held on the first Thursday…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Jacobs Resolution Honors John A. Logan Men’s Basketball National Champions

SPRINGFIELD – State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) honored the 2023 NJCAA Division 1 National Champion John A. Logan College Men’s Basketball team in the Illinois House on Wednesday by passing…