Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
Recent News About Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona)
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Illinois Capitol unveils new underground parking with expanded capacity
State Representatives Paul Jacobs, Amy Elik, Brandun Schweizer, and Jackie Haas participated in the inaugural tour of the newly constructed underground parking facility at the Illinois State Capitol Complex.
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Illinois legislature tackles prison repurposing, tax hikes, ethics reforms
The state Capitol has been active with legislative deadlines, visitors, and debates.
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Illinois honors fallen peace officers in annual memorial ceremony
State Representative Paul Jacobs took part in the annual memorial ceremony honoring peace officers who lost their lives in the line of duty over the past year.
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Fish salvage permitted at Little Grassy Lake until April 2026 due to renovations
State Representative Paul Jacobs is informing the public about a 'Fish Salvage Declaration' issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) for Little Grassy Lake in Williamson County.
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Flood warning for Ohio River at Cairo remains until April 24
The National Water Prediction Service of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has announced that a Flood Warning remains in effect for the Ohio River at Cairo, Illinois.
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Representative Jacobs shares a busy week engaging with visitors and delegations
It was a busy week at the Capitol for Representative Jacobs.
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Springfield welcomes young students during a busy legislative week
Another busy week unfolded in Springfield as House Committees prepared to hear bills by the "3rd Reading" deadline.
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Representative Jacobs opposes bill that would permit non-FDA approved drugs in Illinois
State Representative Paul Jacobs, a Republican from Pomona, voiced strong opposition to House Bill 3637 on Monday.
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Honor Flight participants receive special recognition at Veterans Airport in Marion
Recently, special House Certificates were presented to honor military veterans who will be departing from Veterans Airport in Marion on May 6, 2025.
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Illinois Republicans push ethics reform package targeting corruption and gerrymandering
State representative Paul Jacobs, reporting on various legislative matters, highlighted a recent anti-corruption initiative proposed by House Republican lawmakers.
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Rep. Paul Jacobs joins "March for LIFE" at Illinois Capitol
State Representative Paul Jacobs participated in the "March for LIFE" event at the Capitol, continuing his advocacy for pro-life causes.
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Rep. Jacobs attends C.O.P.S. meeting in Marion
Rep. Jacobs recently attended the annual meeting of Illinois Concerns of Police Survivors Inc. (C.O.P.S.) at Mt.
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Bill proposes study on repurposing Tamms property
State Representative Paul Jacobs has successfully advanced House Bill 1341 through the State Government Administration Committee.
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Rep. Paul Jacobs opposes homeschool regulation bill HB 2827
State Representative Paul Jacobs has reiterated his opposition to House Bill 2827, which seeks to impose regulations on homeschools and private schools.
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Rep. Paul Jacobs pushes bill to repeal Illinois' sanctuary state status
State Representative Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) held a press conference at the State Capitol to discuss his proposed legislation aimed at repealing the TRUST Act, which was enacted in 2017 and designated Illinois as a "Sanctuary State" for...
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Employers urged to apply for HIRE Vets Medallion Award by April 30
All organizations with at least one veteran employee are encouraged to apply for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award.
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Illinois lawmakers tackle fair maps lawsuit and project budget shortfall
This week, a variety of legislative activities took place at the Illinois Capitol, including committee meetings and sessions.
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Illinois launches voting for annual Makers Madness competition
Voting is underway for the 6th Annual 'Makers Madness' competition, which aims to determine the Coolest Thing Made in Illinois.
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Audit reveals $1.6 billion spent on noncitizen healthcare in Illinois
Last week's report from the Illinois auditor general revealed $1.6 billion spent on noncitizen healthcare, surpassing state appropriations and estimates.
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Audit reveals underestimated costs of Illinois immigrant health programs
According to a recent report from the Illinois Auditor General, Governor JB Pritzker's administration significantly underestimated both the cost and enrollment figures for the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors (HBIS) and Health Benefits for...