Paul Jacobs (politician)
Paul Jacobs is a Republican member of the Illinois House from the 115th district since January 13, 2021.The 115th district includes all or parts of Alto Pass, Anna, Ashley, Ava, Belle Rive, Bluford, Bonnie, Campbell Hill, Carbondale, Centralia, Cobden, De Soto, Dix, Dongola, Du Bois, Du Quoin, Elkville, Gorham, Grand Tower, Harrison, Ina, Jonesboro, Makanda, Mill Creek, Mount Vernon, Murphysboro, Nashville, Opdyke, Pinckneyville, Radom, Richview, St. Johns, Tamaroa, Vergennes, Waltonville, and Woodlawn.[1] Jacobs was elected to succeed then-state Representative Terri Bryant after she successfully ran for the Illinois Senate.He and his wife Rhoda built and owned the Von Jakob Winery in Alto Pass, Illinois in 1997 and would later retire from the winery at an unknown date.[2] As of July 3, 2022, Representative Jacobs is a member of the following Illinois House committees:[3] Jacobs currently resides in Pomona, Illinois and is married to his wife Rhoda.