Fighting for you!
Hello everyone and happy July! I hope everyone has been staying cool and enjoyed their July 4th weekend!
Since session ended, I have been back at home in the 79th meeting with constituents, community organizations, local leaders, and more. My district office open house was a huge hit with dozens of residents stopping by to see our new office space.
My team and I have also been busy at work planning outreach events for the remainder of 2025. See more information below regarding our upcoming School Supply Drive.
Around the District & Under the Dome
Lil’s Park Ribbon Cutting
My office attended a ribbon cutting at the new Bradley splash pad at Lil’s park. This new facility is officially open and ready to be used by the public!
Blood Drive
Thank you to everyone who attended our blood drive in Bourbonnais! We had great turnout with 13 people helping to save lives in our community!
Mrs. Furst’s Charity Tea
Had a wonderful day at the Mrs. Furst’s Charity Tea hosted by the Monee Women’s Club and the Monee Historical Society. Such a nice afternoon!
Deer Ridge Barn Wedding and Events Ribbon Cutting
My office attended a ribbon cutting to celebrate new improvements at Deer Ridge Barn Wedding and Events, alongside the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce. Congratulations to Deer Ridge Barn on this celebration!
Kankakee Board Meeting
I recently attended the Kankakee County Board meeting, where I presented Miss Kankakee Teen Alexis McCullough with a certificate from the Illinois House of Representatives honoring her Gold Star Memorial Project. Thank you to the Kankakee County Board for welcoming us and joining the recognition of Alexis’s hard work!
Kankakee Area Career Center Aviation Open House
I had the opportunity to attend the Kankakee Area Career Center Aviation open house at the airport. This is a great new program with students already signed up and ready to learn about careers in the aviation industry!
Business After Hours: Resourced Wellness
My office attended the Business After Hours Event at Resourced Wellness in Bourbonnais. Congratulations on your successful open house event!
Shred Event & Diaper Drive
Thank you to everyone who stopped by my shred event on Saturday and to those who donated diapers and/or wipes to Georgie’s Closet! Just a reminder, we will accept diapers, wipes, and other clothing donations at my district office anytime for Georgie’s Closet!
Job Fair
My office hosted our fifth annual Job Fair in Kankakee. We had record turnout this year with over 170 job seekers attending! Thank you to all of the partners and employers who helped us make this event possible!
Senior Safety Fair
I recently attended the Senior Safety fair, hosted by the Kankakee County State’s Attorney. This was a great opportunity to provide resources to keep our seniors safe. Thanks for having me!
District Office Open House
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our new district office open house! It was a pleasure to welcome constituents and all our guests to our great new space! Thank you to the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce for partnering on the ribbon cutting event🎀✂️
Defining Moments, Lasting Impact
It was such a pleasure to attend the “Defining Moment, Lasting Impact” event hosted by Harbor House. The event highlighted Harbor House’s vision and plan for a larger space to meet the needs of and support more survivors of domestic violence. Always happy to support this incredible local organization that advocates for survivors of domestic violence!
Business After Hours: Riverside ABA Therapy Clinic
Another great Business After Hours event, hosted by the Kankakee Chamber of Commerce. This event was at the Riverside ABA Therapy Clinic, which provides clinical services to individuals with autism in our community!
Veteran’s Lunch
Enjoyed the Veteran’s luncheon at the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival! Always a wonderful event celebrating our local veterans! I had the pleasure of speaking with so many of you today, thank you all for your service!
June Local Business Spotlight – Gina’s Motorsports
For my June 2025 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Gina’s Motorsports of Monee. Gina’s Motorsports of Monee is a locally and family-owned business that sells motorsport recreation vehicles, such as ATVs.
Owner James Reveliotis has been serving the Chicagoland area at Gina’s Motorsports for 30 years. Gina’s employs over 20 employees at their Monee location. They also have 5 other locations in the Chicagoland area and 1 location in Indiana.
Gina’s provides great service to their customers, ensuring everyone finds their perfect fit. I appreciate their dedication to our community as they have served our area for over 30 years and continue to bring fun recreational activities to residents.”
Gina’s Motorsports is located at 25963 S Governors Highway in Monee. For more information, visit GinasMotorsports.com.
School Supply Drive
It’s that time of year again! With the next school right around the corner, my office is hosting our annual School Supply Drive. Donations will be accepted at my district office, located at 187 S. Schuyler Avenue, Suite 110, in Kankakee from July 7th through July 21st.
Requested supplied include:
- Pens
- #2 Pencils
- Pink Erasers
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Binders
- Crayons
- Colored Pencils
- Markers
- Glue Sticks
- Tissues
Any donation is appreciated and will help local students in need succeed in school this year!
Haas Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unconstitutional Practices of Illinois Democrats
I recently joined my Republican colleagues in the House and Senate in a lawsuit filed to enforce the Illinois Constitution’s Third Reading Rule on Senate Bill 328. Illinois Democrats disregarded the Third Reading Rule, which is outlined in the Illinois Constitution as a mechanism to ensure public transparency on legislation.
The unending rule-breaking by Illinois Democrats must stop. We are fighting to restore transparency and accountability to the people we were elected to serve. When Constitutional rules are broken, it’s the people of Illinois who suffer the most.
The Third Reading Rule is the final stage of debate that bills are supposed to follow as outlined in the Illinois Constitution. The legislative process is designed for legislators to have adequate time to review and debate legislation. Bills are supposed to be read by title three times on three different days. However, Democrats have repeatedly subverted the Constitution in order to rush bills through without proper review.
Enough is enough. It’s time for us to take action and end this blatant disregard of the Illinois Constitution. The people of Illinois deserve better.
2025 Summer Reading Program
My fifth annual summer reading program has returned! Students from Kindergarten to 5th grade can participate by reading ten or more books before August 15th, 2025. Books over 150 pages count as two books. All students who complete their summer reading will receive an invitation to an ice cream party and certificate ceremony in late summer!
This program is a great way to encourage kids to remain active readers during the summer months, which is critical to ensuring a smooth transition back to school in the fall. I invite all interested students to participate and join our celebration for their achievements in late summer!
Once a student completes their reading, they can fill out their form and have their parents verify the information. Paper forms are available at my district office, located at 187 S Schuyler Avenue, Suite 110 in Kankakee. Online forms can be completed by clicking here!
Museum Pass
Looking to visit one of Chicago’s world-class museums for free? Utilize my office’s Museum Resource Card Request Form to request your card for up to four (4) people.
Submissions must be completed at least three days in advance of the date being requested. Click here to access the form.
Mark Your Calendar!
📌 July 25 – Monee Office Hours
Monee Village Hall | 5130 W. Court Street | 9 AM – 12 PM
📌 July 31 – Park Forest Office Hours
Park Forest Public Library | 400 Lakewood Blvd | 10 AM – 1 PM
Talk to you soon,
State Representative Jackie Haas
District 79