Denny Jacobs Explained

Dennis Jacobs (born November 8, 1937) was an American politician.

Born in Rock Island County, Illinois, Jacobs received his bachelor's degree in business administration and political science from Augustana College. From 1987 until 2005, Jacobs served in the Illinois State Senate and was a Democrat. He lives in East Moline, Illinois. Jacobs served on the East Moline City Council and on the Rock County Board. He also served as the county auditor. Jacobs also served as mayor of East Moline. His father Oral Jacobs served in the Illinois House of Representatives and his son Mike Jacobs also served in the Illinois Senate.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Notes and References

1. 'Illinois Blue Book 2003-2004, Biographical Sketch of Denny Jacobs, pg. 194
2. http://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=9942 Our Campaigns.com.-Denny Jacobs
3. 'Sen. Jacobs steps down,' Moline Argus-Dispatch (Illinois), Scott Reeder, February 2, 2005
4. https://www2.illinois.gov/alplm/library/collections/OralHistory/illinoisstatecraft/legislators/Pages/Jacobs-Senator-Dennis-(Denny).aspx Abraham Lincoln Presidential and Library-Denny Jacobs
5. 'Reluctant politician ends nearly five decades of service,' Moline Argus-Dispatch (Illinois), Dennis Moran, November 27, 2015