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Thursday, May 11, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Provides Update on Supporting Women & Families Working Group, Urges Action on Legislation to Help Mothers & Families Health

SPRINGFIELD – As the General Assembly approaches the end of the spring legislative session, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined House Republicans in providing an update on the…


Thursday, May 11, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes Read with Your Child Week

SPRINGFIELD – For the week of May 7th through May 13th, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is joining colleagues in the House of Representatives in recognizing Read with Your Child…


Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes 79th District Illinois Firefighter Medal of Honor Recipient

SPRINGFIELD – Following the Illinois Fallen Firefighter Memorial Ceremony, Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Haemker of the Bradley Fire Department received the prestigious Medal of Honor. 79th District State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee),…


Friday, May 5, 2023
Assistant Minority Leader Haas Joins Governor in Kicking Off Illinois 50 & Armour Road Intersection Reconstruction

KANKAKEE – On Friday, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) joined Governor JB Pritzker and other community leaders to launch the reconstruction of the Illinois 50 and Armour Road…


Thursday, May 4, 2023
Rep. Haas Recognizes International Firefighters Day 2023

SPRINGFIELD – For International Firefighters Day, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is encouraging all 79th District constituents to support local fire departments and firefighters. International Firefighters Day is a time…


Wednesday, May 3, 2023
Rep. Haas Announces Oceans of Possibilities 2023 Summer Reading Club

KANKAKEE – This summer, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is bringing back her annual summer reading club. She invites 79th District eligible students to participate in her “Oceans of Possibilities…


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…