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Representative Paul Jacobs (R) - Previous General Assembly (102nd)
115th District

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Springfield Office:
211A-N Stratton Office Building
Springfield, IL   62706
(217) 782-0387
District Office:
206 W. College, Suite 22
Carbondale, IL  62901
(618) 534-9880
Additional District Addresses
Years served: January 2021- Present

Committee assignments: Tourism Committee; Higher Education; Health Care Licenses; Appropriations-Higher Education; Health Care Availability & Access; Veterans' Affairs.

Biography: Dr. Paul Jacobs; Southern Illinois optometrist for 41 years; Married to wife Rhoda; four grown children and ten grandchildren; Hometown is Pomona; served in the United States Navy from 1965 to 1971; Previous owner of Von Jakob Winery in Alto Pass; Elected 115th District State Representative in November 2020; sworn-in on January 13, 2021.


Associated Senator(s): Terri Bryant