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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Leader Haas Reacts to Conclusion of the “ComEd Four” Trial: “Get Serious About Ethics Reform”

SPRINGFIELD – Following the conclusion of the “ComEd Four” trial, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released this statement: “Today’s court actions indict the culture of corruption that was…


Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau for Recent Tourism Grants

KANKAKEE – Following an April announcement by Governor JB Pritzker of $6.6 million in tourism grants, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau…


Monday, May 1, 2023
Rep. Haas Names April Local Business Spotlight

KANKAKEE – For her April 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is honoring Brian’s Place in Monee. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to operators Brian Cann and…


Monday, April 24, 2023
Rep. Haas Promotes Summer Internship Program

KANKAKEE – This summer, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining House Republicans in offering a paid Summer Internship Program for students to work in the 79th District. This internship…


Friday, April 21, 2023
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop Off Event

KANKAKEE – With other community partners, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on…


Wednesday, April 19, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Emerging Women Leaders from the 79th District

SPRINGFIELD – House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) welcomed Business Owner and Marketing Consultant Jasmyne Humble and Development Manager of United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties Mariah Vail…


Monday, April 3, 2023
Leader Haas Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month this April

KANKAKEE – With the beginning of April, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month. National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the significance of communities…


Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee for 79th District Residents

KANKAKEE – In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will continue hosting satellite office hours in…


Monday, March 27, 2023
Haas-Backed Legislation to Fund Veterinary Care for Retired K-9’s Passes House

SPRINGFIELD – On Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs that is co-sponsored…


Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Assistant Leader Haas Recognizes World Social Work Day & Fellow Illinois Social Workers

SPRINGFIELD – On Tuesday, House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is recognizing Illinois social workers for World Social Work Day. World Social Work Day is recognized every third Tuesday…