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Jacobs on 118th House District win: ‘Thank you Southern Illinois!’

By Bree Gonzales | Jun 30, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has won the primary election for the 118th District.

Jacobs says he's 'proud to be here today to demand better' for veterans

By Bree Gonzales | May 26, 2021

Teary-eyed state Rep. Dr. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) said he is one with Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) and other House Republicans in demanding accountability for COVID-19 outbreaks at state veterans' homes.

Bourne pushing for 'fair representation for all residents of Illinois'

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2021

Being a member of the House Redistricting Committee, state Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) has attended several redistricting hearings and would always ask witnesses if their community is fairly represented.

Windhorst on compassionate release act: 'I wish there were more safeguards'

By Bree Gonzales | May 5, 2021

Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Harrisburg) had questions about The Joe Coleman Medical Release Act, a measure that would allow the early release of terminally ill or medically incapacitated inmates.