Carbondale Reporter

Jacobs: 'I have been endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 23, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs gained a bit of steam in the middle of his campaign this month as he announced that he has been endorsed by Associated Builders and Contractors of Illinois.

Severin calls for repeal of Illinois' SAFE-T Act, legislation to 'defund, disarm, and disrespect our police'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jan 23, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Dave Severin is calling for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act, which surrounds police accountability and which was passed last year with Democratic support.

Jacobs wants to 'have some hearings' and 'do our job' to lower Illinois pension debt that surpasses $500 billion

By Caleb Lombardo | Dec 2, 2021

The Illinois pension debt continues to rise at an alarming rate. As the total debt surpasses $500 billion ($110,000 per household in Illinois), state Rep. Paul Jacobs is speaking out about the issue and how he feels Illinois can seek a solution.